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Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care

1909 W Mile 3 Rd Ste 100-300, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 49 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 24). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#33 of 61 centers in Mission
6High risk
3Medium High risk
15Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Other standards2
Child protection1
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1
Transportation1
Background checks1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 5, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2026
MediumFeb 5, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
MediumFeb 5, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children §746.1701
A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
MediumFeb 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Children's products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children's products certification form was updated during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 5, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
MediumFeb 5, 2026InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
MediumFeb 12, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighFeb 12, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Six children's files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children's ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
MediumFeb 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
MediumFeb 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
MediumFeb 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 27, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
HighAug 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
HighAug 27, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
Medium HighFeb 24, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
MediumFeb 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
MediumApr 20, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Five children's records were reviewed. One files is missing emergency contact name, address and telephone number. A second file is missing immunization records and emergency food allergy plan and/or statement child no longer has a food allergy.
Correction verified May 19, 2022
MediumApr 20, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Upon arrival the TV in the toddler room was on and playing about indoor skydiving. There were children ages 18mo-2yo in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 20, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
Transportation binder taken during routes is missing list of the children being transported, authorization to be transported and receive medical attention during emergencies and children's emergency contact other than the parent.
Correction verified May 19, 2022
HighApr 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 12/7/2020.
Correction verified May 9, 2022
HighApr 20, 2022InspectionBackground checks
Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check §745.621(b)(3)
The role of a volunteer changed to an employee role two months ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
MediumApr 20, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Five staff files were reviewed: one staff members is missing 10 hours of annual training and a second staff member is missing 8 hours of annual trainings including trainings on the following topics: Management Hazardous materials Food allergies Administering medications Emergency Preparedness Building and Safety Premises Safety Communicable Diseases
Correction verified May 19, 2022
MediumApr 20, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.
Correction verified May 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity49 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 5, 2019
DirectorRosa Gomez
Phone9569970552
State operation #1692028

Common questions

Does Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care take infants?

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

What are Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care’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 Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 27, 2023: “AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is #33 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care last inspected?

Mar 18, 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 1692028 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.