Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · HIDALGO County · EDINBURG

Little Leaders Center

Licensed Center in EDINBURG, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 3, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, EDINBURG, TX 78541 4005
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
December 3, 2020
Operation number
1696585
Licensed capacity
29 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,944
Citations recorded17
Record coversDecember 9, 2021 – March 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High9
Medium6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 18, 20262 citations recorded2 of 413 standards cited at this visit
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Training hours were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsRisk level: Medium High
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 12, 20251 citation recorded1 of 870 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 10, 20241 citation recorded1 of 491 standards cited at this visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 5, 20242 citations recorded2 of 547 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 709 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 21, 20221 citation recorded1 of 682 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
Operational policies were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 427 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 186 standards cited at this visit
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenRisk level: Medium
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.

Correction verified by the state on March 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 22, 20211 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.

Correction verified by the state on December 26, 2021.

InspectionDecember 9, 20218 citations recorded8 of 606 standards cited at this visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenRisk level: Medium
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.