Little Stars Learning Center, LLC
Little Stars Learning Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 20). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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4 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing training in child maltreatment.
Last fire drill conducetd was March 18, 2026. The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of April, May or June. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*
5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water on a concreate surface. *This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the inflatable pool and the inflatable pool was removed from the outdoor area.
5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water. The operation does not provide pool/water activities.
3 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency prepardness, Building safety, Communicable diseases 2) Transportation 3) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Allergies, Building saefty, Communicable diseases. Transportation.
1 out of 6 employee files reviewed is missing a current First Aid and CPR training.
Operational polices was missing updated information.
Observed one caregiver with 8 children for age group 0-11months. CORRECTED: when extra staff member arrived to the operation to be in infant room.
Obeserved operation with a total of 14 children in care, a 3 yr old in a classrooom with a 2 month old infant combining smallest child with another child over 18 months of age.
Two employee records reviewed to be missing a notarized affidavit.
Two out of four files reviewed were missing Authorization for Emergency Medical Attention information.
Children's Product certification was last reviewed on 3/1/21
Policies were missing physical activity updates to their policies.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.
Two out of four staff training records reviewed are missing training on hazardous materials.
Operation has an understanding of what steps to take during an emergency, however, operation does not have an written emergency prepardness plan.
In the infant room; one caregiver was caring for seven children ages of 10mo-12mo. Specified age group was 0-11mo, room was over ratio by 3 children. In the lunch room; two caregivers were caring for 14 children ages 13mo-5yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was greater than 18months.
One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Last fire drill was conducted and documented on 08/06/2021.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Stars Learning Center, LLC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Little Stars 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 Stars Learning Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Little Stars Learning Center, LLC cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Stars Learning 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 Stars Learning Center, LLC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 25, 2025: “Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Little Stars Learning Center, LLC compare with other daycares in Rio Grande City?
It is #17 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Stars Learning Center, LLC last inspected?
Jul 7, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1499125 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.