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Little Gators Daycare Center LLC

777 N Fm 2360, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Gators Daycare Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, TX, licensed for up to 67 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 11). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#15 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City
1High risk
6Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
2 out of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing up to date First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
A caregiver obserevd caring for infants does not have up to date training for the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
HighApr 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Most recent fire inspection dated 1/6/25. *Fire inspection conducted by county fire department during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
2 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
A changing mat in the toddler and infant room were observed torn.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
3 out of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
MediumMay 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
6 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement. 3) Emergency information. 4) Emergency information. 5) Emergency information, helathcare statement, immunizations. 6) Emergency information.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
MediumMay 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
2 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Proof of education 2) Photo Identification
Correction verified May 28, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Several vents were observed covered in dust, dirt and other particles. All restrooms were observed with trash cans without lids. Several doors and walls throughout the facility were observed dingy with a dark coloration.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
MediumMay 8, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Feeding instructions for 1 out of 4 infants was not available for review.
Correction verified May 28, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity67 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 17, 2023
DirectorAmberlee Benavidez
Phone9568440659
State operation #1760733

Common questions

Does Little Gators Daycare Center LLC take infants?

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

What are Little Gators Daycare Center LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Gators Daycare Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Gators Daycare Center LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Gators Daycare 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 Rio Grande City, 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 Gators Daycare Center LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 8, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Gators Daycare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Rio Grande City?

It is #15 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Gators Daycare Center LLC last inspected?

Jul 30, 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 1760733 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.