Southern Littles Academy, LLC

Licensed Center in DONNA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 3, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 702 E EXPRESSWAY 83 STE B21, DONNA, TX 78537 2749
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 3, 2021
Operation number: 1720253
Licensed capacity: 50 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,439
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	February 25, 2022 – August 31, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	4
Medium	3
Medium Low	3
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 22, 20263 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from childrenRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the caregiver was doing clerical work while caring for children instead of following the classroom's lesson plan and schedule.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the screen time provided to the children was not part of the planned lesson plan.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by CaregiverRisk level: Medium

Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the designated caregiver was not following the classroom's designated lesson plan as children were watching television and not in their learning centers.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 50 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 31, 20261 citation recorded1 of 409 standards cited at this visit

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.

Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 22, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 802 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 478 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 244 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 655 standards cited at this visit

746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands WashedRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 23, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High

This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 597 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 10, 20223 citations recorded3 of 615 standards cited at this visit

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB TestRisk level: Low

Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.

Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2022.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2022.

InspectionApril 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 8, 20222 citations recorded2 of 571 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2022.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentFebruary 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2022.

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.