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Little Apple Learning Center

701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Apple Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elsa, TX, licensed for up to 62 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 9 centers in Elsa and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#9 of 9 centers in Elsa
5High risk
10Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Training & qualifications5
Sleep safety4
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Other standards1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
Correction verified May 1, 2026
MediumApr 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
Correction verified May 1, 2026
Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
MediumMay 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified May 25, 2023
HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
MediumFeb 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant §746.2405(3)
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
MediumNov 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
MediumOct 27, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
MediumOct 27, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
HighOct 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
MediumOct 27, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
MediumOct 27, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighAug 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
MediumAug 1, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 1, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighAug 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022
HighAug 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
HighAug 1, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
Medium HighAug 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers §746.5305
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity62 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 26, 2018
DirectorAmanda Lopez
Phone9565675009
State operation #1662612

Common questions

Does Little Apple Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Little Apple Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Apple Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Apple Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Apple Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Elsa, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Apple Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 7, 2023: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Apple Learning Center compare with other daycares in Elsa?

It is #9 of 9 centers in Elsa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Apple Learning Center last inspected?

Apr 23, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1662612 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.