Little Dreamers Learning Academy
Little Dreamers Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 82 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #31 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.
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Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Dreamers Learning Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Little Dreamers Learning Academy’s hours?
6:45 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Little Dreamers Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Little Dreamers Learning Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Dreamers Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes McAllen, 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 Dreamers Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 19, 2023: “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 Little Dreamers Learning Academy compare with other daycares in McAllen?
It is tied for #31 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Dreamers Learning Academy last inspected?
Jun 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1345006 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.