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Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

The Little Classroom LLC

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 18, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
2411 BUDDY OWENS AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78504 5425
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 18, 2022
Operation number
1724561
Licensed capacity
41 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 record17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits6,579
Citations recorded38
Record coversNovember 15, 2021 – May 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High21
Medium12

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 8, 20263 citations recorded3 of 763 standards cited at this visit
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental StagesRisk level: Medium
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.

Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration.

Correction verified by the state on May 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.

Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 718 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 976 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 277 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 11, 20231 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2023.

InspectionJuly 27, 20236 citations recorded6 of 374 standards cited at this visit
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High
The current fire inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones.

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

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 29, 20233 citations recorded3 of 994 standards cited at this visit
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection.

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

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 14, 20223 citations recorded3 of 525 standards cited at this visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open.

Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 20222 citations recorded2 of 366 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsRisk level: Medium High
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

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

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 9, 20224 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1613(a)(7) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional EmployeesRisk level: Medium High
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022.

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to WalkwayRisk level: Medium High
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 5, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 20, 20221 citation recorded1 of 11 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 12, 20229 citations recorded9 of 595 standards cited at this visit
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was using her cell phone while caring for a group of children. A caregiver was preparing lunch meal while caring for a group of children.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsRisk level: High
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 27, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 407 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 15, 20215 citations recorded5 of 551 standards cited at this visit
746.5537(a)(4) - Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible EmployeeRisk level: Medium High
There was no documentation to indicate the monthly testing of the Carbon Monoxide.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2021. 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 sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

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

746.5211 - Emergency LightingRisk level: Medium High
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom.

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

746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesRisk level: Medium
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 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.