Maria's Little Learning Center
Maria's Little Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Odem, TX, licensed for up to 12 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 19 centers in San Patricio County and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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The director did not have the following annual mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
The annual fire inspection was not issued due to letters not being painted.
A required gas leak inspection has not been conducted at this operation.
One out of eight children's records were missing their immunization records.
There was no high school diploma, or transcript in one of the caregivers file, showing education or requirements met.
Upon inspection the fire inspection was not conducted.
The sanitation inspection was not present upon inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Maria's Little Learning Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Maria's Little Learning Center’s hours?
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Maria's Little Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Maria's Little Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Maria's Little Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Odem, is $34.20 a day for toddlers, $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds and $31.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Maria's Little Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 1, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Maria's Little Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Patricio County?
It is #18 of 19 centers in San Patricio County 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 Maria's Little Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 27, 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 1799546 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.