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The Little Classroom LLC

2411 Buddy Owens Ave, McAllen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Little Classroom LLC is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 38 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 38). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #54 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#54 of 55 centers in McAllen
5High risk
21Medium High risk
12Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
38 citations from 17 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 27, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Staff ratios6
Training & qualifications5
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork4
Sleep safety3
Other standards3
Supervision2
Transportation1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
Medium HighMay 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
MediumMay 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages §746.1305(a)(1)
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
MediumAug 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
MediumJul 27, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The current fire inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
MediumMar 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
MediumMar 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
MediumDec 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022
HighDec 14, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2022
MediumDec 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2022
Medium HighNov 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighNov 8, 2022InspectionRecords & 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 HighAug 9, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees §746.1613(a)(7)
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 9, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
HighAug 5, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2022
HighJul 20, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
A caregiver was using her cell phone while caring for a group of children. A caregiver was preparing lunch meal while caring for a group of children.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(8)
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
MediumNov 15, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
Medium HighNov 15, 2021InspectionOther standards
Emergency Lighting §746.5211
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 15, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
Medium HighNov 15, 2021InspectionRecords & 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 HighNov 15, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee §746.5537(a)(4)
There was no documentation to indicate the monthly testing of the Carbon Monoxide.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 18, 2022
DirectorLoraine Ramirez
Phone9565756624
State operation #1724561

Common questions

Does The Little Classroom LLC take infants?

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

What are The Little Classroom 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 The Little Classroom LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Little Classroom LLC cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 14, 2022: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Little Classroom LLC compare with other daycares in McAllen?

It is #54 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Little Classroom LLC last inspected?

May 8, 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 1724561 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.