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Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC

6316 N 10th St Unit D Ste 101, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Mcallen, TX, licensed for up to 24 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (9 of 26). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #49 of 55 centers in Mcallen and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#49 of 55 centers in Mcallen
7High risk
11Medium High risk
6Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 14 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork9
Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications5
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Vents were observed covered in dust and debris throughout the operation.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2026
Medium HighSep 24, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver obserevd in ratio and caring for children had a first aid and CPR training with an expiration date of May 2026.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2026
Medium HighSep 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced in March of 2025.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2026
Medium HighSep 24, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
A caregiver was observed in the infant room counted in ratio and caring for infants. It was observed that caregiver did not have up to date SIDS training.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2026
MediumDec 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
1 out 4 children records reviewed is missing a health care statement.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
MediumDec 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
4 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies 3) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety 4) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
Medium HighJun 27, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §746.603(a)(8)
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 21, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §746.603(a)(8)
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection conducted was on 11/08/23.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
Medium HighNov 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment §746.207(a)
Parents of new children enrolled were not notified of the operation's lack of liability insurance. There was no written documentation notifying the parents of the lack of liability Insurance.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
MediumNov 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One employee's record did not have an affidavit, and three personnel records did not have an orientation statement.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium LowJun 16, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Affidavits were obtained and filed in the employee's file. Recite: There was no documentation/statement of the orientation received for caregivers.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2023
Medium HighJun 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Recite: A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service trainings completed.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2023
MediumJun 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
There was no admission information for a child present/enrolled at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
MediumJun 9, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There was no infant feeding instructions for one infant and another infant did not have a current feeding instruction form.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
MediumJun 9, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A group of children including 2 children younger than 2 years were watching a movie, Cars.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
HighJun 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
Two exit doors were locked during operating hours.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
Medium LowJun 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
There was no affidavit in the four employee files. There was no documentation/statement of the orientation received for caregivers.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
HighJun 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One of the child's record did not have the parent's signature authorizing Emergency Medical Authorization.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment §746.207(a)
There was no written documentation notifying the parents of the lack of liability Insurance.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2023
HighJun 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
The smoke detectors have not been tested in a monthly basis. The last documented test date was on 2/05/23.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
The play yard/pen was observed with the sheet covering the mattress stained with vomit. The play yard was not labeled with the infant's name.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service trainings completed.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
HighApr 5, 2023InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
An infant was unsupervised in the play yard in the classroom. The staff was outside the classroom sitting across the room. The infant had vomit on the side of the face.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023
HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
Four classrooms did not have a smoke detector.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies were incomplete. The Personnel Policies and Orientation were developed.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity24 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 22, 2023
DirectorMaria Barrera
Phone9568004172
State operation #1762995

Common questions

Does Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC take infants?

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

What are Little Shoes Child Care & 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 Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 9, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Mcallen?

It is #49 of 55 centers in Mcallen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Sep 24, 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 1762995 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.