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Little Rockets Academy

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 7, 2010

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5201 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX 78504 5210
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 7, 2010
Operation number: 1030686
Licensed capacity: 70 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	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,434
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	August 22, 2022 – June 18, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	10
Medium	7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 18, 20265 citations recorded5 of 860 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

6 out of 8 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Child Maltreatment, Transportation, Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, SIDS.

Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2026.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

The director and 2 employees lack up to date transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2026.

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A copy of the most recent annual sanitation inspection was not observed at the childcare center.

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

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A copy of the most recent fire inspection was not obserevd at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

2 out of 8 children's files reviewed were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2026.

ReportApril 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 276 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

The last severe weather and lock down drill documented was 1/8/24.

Correction verified by the state on July 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 986 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.

InspectionSeptember 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 30, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

An infant was not securely strapped on the high chair.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 16, 20235 citations recorded5 of 272 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

The mats used by the children during naptime were labeled with a number but there was no list of names to the assigned mats. Corrected at Inspection: The list was created for the number/child assigned mats.

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

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

Director did not have a current annual transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

A wading pool in the infant outdoor play area was observed with about an inch of water. Corrected at Inspection: The pool was emptied and removed.

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

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

An infant who is formula fed did not have a current infant feeding instruction form.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The outdoor fence was observed damaged and loose.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 2, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

Training records were not available for review.

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

ReportApril 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 22, 20224 citations recorded4 of 1,024 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The vents in the afterschool classroom were observed with dust and debris. There was floor tile missing in the afterschool classroom. There outdoor play area was observed with 2 used face masks and trash (plastic wrappers & bags) on the ground. There was a water hose that posed a tripping hazard to the children in the outdoor play area.

Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

There was no current infant feeding instructions for a 5 month old infant. The last infant feeding instructions was from 05/16/22.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium High

The infant play yards were not labeled with the infant's name. Corrected at Inspection: The play yards were labeled with the infant's name.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium

There was no current activity plan for the preschool and infant group.

Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2022. 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.