Texas records · CAMERON County · HARLINGEN
Little Bloomers
Licensed Center in HARLINGEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 21, 2011
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1017 S F ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550 6748
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- June 21, 2011
- Operation number
- 1129366
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 25 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 9 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,910 |
| Citations recorded | 41 |
| Record covers | December 10, 2021 – October 9, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 12 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 13 |
| Medium Low | 2 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication.
Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026.
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were a total of 10 toddlers with 1 caregivver. The specified age was 22 months which caused the classroom to be out of ratio by 1. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the oldest child was moved into the next classroom.)
Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025.
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.)
Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was a napping mat in the afterschool room that had tears on top. It does not allow for proper sanitizing. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by throwing it away)
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
Corrected at the time of inspection.
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.
Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023.
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.
Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2022.
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2022.
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 7, 2022.
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2021.
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2021.
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021.
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021.
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022.
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