Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care
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.
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There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.
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.
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.
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.
An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.
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.
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.
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.
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
Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.
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.
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.
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.
Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.
Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.
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.
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.
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.
Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 12/7/2020.
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.
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
Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.
About this center
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.
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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 1692028 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.