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Little Texans Learning Academy LLC

1118 W Palma Vista Dr, Palmview, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Texans Learning Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in Palmview, TX, licensed for up to 112 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 40% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 16 centers in Palmview and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#8 of 16 centers in Palmview
2High risk
7Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 29, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Food allergy emergency plans are missing for three children diagnosed with food allergies.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
Medium HighDec 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
In the prek room; two clorox bottles were stored underneath the sink cabinet and accessible to children. In the school age room; a cleaning product (Fabuloso) was stored underneath a sink and accessible to children. There was a decomposed pumpkin on top of a fridge and a expired gallon of milk inside the fridge. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were moved and a lock was installed in the prek3 sink cabinet. Pumpkin and milk were disposed off.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Ten children's records were reviewed: one is missing immunization records, two are missing health statement and one is missing special care information.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2024
MediumDec 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Ten staff files were reviewed: two are missing preemployment affidavit, one is missing notarized affidavit, two are missing valid high school diploma and two are missing current first aid/cpr training.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2024
HighAug 1, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an incident with a child walking out of the center unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2024
MediumJan 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers §746.4003(a)(8)
The first aid kit in one of two transportation vehicles was incomplete. Tweezers were missing from the first aid kit. Note: This was Corrected during the inspection as a pair of tweezers were obtained and placed in the first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director and a caregiver who conducts transportation were not current in the required transportation safety training. The training was last completed on January 20,2023.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighJan 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The use zone in front of the exit of a slide extended 4 feet 11 inches and not at least the required six feet.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
Soiled diapers were observed inside a trash can with no lid in a children's restroom. Note: This was COREECTED during the inspection as the trash can was replaced with another trash can that included a cover.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
An electrical outlet within children's reach did not have a childproof cover in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a childproof cover was placed on the electrical outlet.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 27, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Several children in the pre-k room were not sleeping on their assigned floor mat.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighDec 10, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
Toddler caregiver was observed to be using their cell phone while caring for four toddlers in the outdoor playground.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
HighDec 10, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available in the transportation vehicle binder for four children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
1 out of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's health statement. 1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's current immunization record.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Children's Products Certification form that certifies that the operation has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center was not current. The date documented on the form was 9/28/2020. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list and updated the CPSC form.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity112 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 14, 2022
DirectorCristabel Cortez
Phone9566008179
State operation #1716555

Common questions

Does Little Texans Learning Academy LLC take infants?

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

What are Little Texans Learning Academy LLC’s hours?

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

Does Little Texans Learning Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Texans Learning Academy LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Texans Learning Academy LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Palmview, 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 Texans Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 1, 2024: “Report Situation Placing Children at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Texans Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Palmview?

It is #8 of 16 centers in Palmview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Texans Learning Academy LLC last inspected?

Jun 12, 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 1716555 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.