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Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC

2072 N Veterans Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 · Maverick County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC is a licensed child care center in Eagle Pass, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (5 of 19). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 18 centers in Eagle Pass and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#13 of 18 centers in Eagle Pass
6High risk
1Medium High risk
10Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
19 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMar 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios5
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork3
Other standards2
Supervision2
Health & medication2
Transportation1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 18, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One employee who was in classroom included in ratio did not have an active background check. The employee was notified and left the center.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026
HighOct 23, 2025InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has not paid background check fees.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
MediumMar 26, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operation did not have a portion on Parent's Rights in operational policy.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
HighJan 29, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver stepped out of classroom leaving children unsupervised.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2025
HighApr 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
The operation did not have documentation that the smoke detectors were tested monthly. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted an inspection.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
MediumOct 9, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy lacks the indoor/outdoor activity requirements.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
Medium HighOct 9, 2023InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
Several booster seats in the vans were observed to have been manufactured over 6 years ago. The booster seats have expired.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
HighOct 9, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safe alarm in the one of the vans was not working properly.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
MediumMar 16, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The center last validated the employee list on 11/01/22.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium LowSep 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Two out of the seven records reviewed were lacking the date of admission.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of seven children's files did not have an immunization on file. One out of seven children's immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Three out of seven children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The inspection posted was from 11/12/2020 not from the previous inspection done on 06/03/22.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
The person left in charge was not able to provide required paperwork to the CCR inspector because they did not know where it was kept.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
The curriculum posted in three classrooms did not have the date or dates the curriculum covered. Corrected at inspection: The caregivers updated the curriculums during my inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post §746.401(11)
The permit renewal posted expired on 05/03/2021. They did not posted the most recent permit renewal acceptance letter.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
LowSep 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Two out of the seven children's files reviewed were lacking the doctor signed health statement.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The playground checklist was last done in June of 2021. Corrected at inspection: The director walked through the playground and completed the playground checklist.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 12, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last done on 10/05/2020.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity61 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 3, 2017
DirectorClelia Valdes
Phone8305137254
State operation #1638747

Common questions

Does Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 18, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC compare with other daycares in Eagle Pass?

It is #13 of 18 centers in Eagle Pass by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy, LLC last inspected?

Feb 27, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1638747 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.