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Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC

1001 S Shary Blvd Ste 4, Alton, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Alton, TX, licensed for up to 54 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 14). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 11 centers in Alton and better than 41% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 41%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#3 of 11 centers in Alton
1High risk
6Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 15 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 28, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in a toddler room was observed with tears. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the torn diaper changing mat was replaced.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Children's Products Certification form was not current. The CPSC form available for review had a date on 6/16/2025. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as a CPSC form was completed and posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A ceiling panel was observed with water stains around it in the pre-k room.
MediumJun 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
Child Care Regulation was not notified before making changes to the infant room space. The infant room was switched with an afterschool room.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026
Medium HighSep 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
The electronic smoke alarm system was not currently tested. The documentation available for review indicated the date of the last inspection was on 7/5/2023 and an inspection is due annually.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
Medium HighSep 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose-fill surfacing (shredded rubber) was not maintained at the proper depth of six inches. Areas around the play structure and slide exits had loose fill surfacing measuring 2-3 inches in depth.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Eight children's files were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file has a food allergy emergency plan that is missing the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2024
MediumNov 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's Product Safety Certification Form was last signed on 7/14/2022. Note: Provider is signed up to receive email notification for all recalls and signed the form during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation has a play-structure surrounded by 3-5 inches of tire mulch.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
MediumMay 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks §746.501(a)(27)
Operational Policies are missing procedures for conducting health checks.
Correction verified May 4, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms are torn.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
HighNov 16, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Binder taken during transportation routes is missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provided added a copy of the 2nd page of the admission form to the transportation binder.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 30, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
MediumAug 30, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One out five staff files reviewed is missing a copy of high school diploma/GED or equivalent.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity54 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 23, 2022
DirectorPatricia Lara
Phone9562407025
State operation #1748367

Common questions

Does Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC take infants?

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

What are Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC’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 Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Alton, 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 Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 16, 2022: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Alton?

It is #3 of 11 centers in Alton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 41% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Aug 28, 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 1748367 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.