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The Little Club Development Center Inc.

1605 W Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Little Club Development Center Inc. is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 350 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 22). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #52 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #52 of 61 centers in Mission
1High risk
12Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
22 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Health & medication4
Staff ratios4
Food & feeding4
Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 9, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three out of ten staff files reviewed are missing form 2912 (preemployment affidavit) and two are missing form 2985 (notarized affidavit),
Correction verified Jan 19, 2026
Medium HighJan 9, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mats in two classroom were torn. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider replaced the mats.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 9, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three out of ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2026
MediumJan 27, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
MediumFeb 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Two out of ten personnel files reviewed were missing records of training hours.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants between the ages of 0-11 months. According to the minimum standards ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may care for is 4.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(8)
There was a bucket with water and a mop outside the infant room door in the outdoor play area. Note: The bucket and mop were removed.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
During nap time there two classrooms in which the mats were arranged right next to each other with no walk and work space for caregivers and children.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
LowFeb 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool §746.1317(c)(3)
All the training certificates reviewed did not have an assessment tool to determine the information acquired from the training topics.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
The sign in and out log has not been maintained. The initials of the parent/caregiver have not been done for the week. One classroom did not have the 11 children signed in; however, it was corrected during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
MediumFeb 22, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were no current infant feeding instructions for 8 infants.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The vents in four classrooms were observed with dust and debris.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
Medium HighApr 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
A school aged child was observed in a toddler room with a group of toddlers and infants between the ages of 12-17 months. The oldest child in the group was 5 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old. The oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2022
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Children were served their afternoon snack (cookies/crackers) on a bare table in a toddler room.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
A list of each child s food allergies was not posted in the kitchen. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list was obtained and posted in the kitchen area.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
Soiled diapers were observed in a trash can without a cover in a toddler restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash can was replaced with another that had a cover.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 4, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
2 of 10 children's files reviewed were missing the children's immunization record and 1 child's immunization record was not current. 1 of 10 children's files reviewed was missing the child's health care information.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants between the ages of 0-11 months. According the minimum standards ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may care for is 4. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the infant room during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022
MediumMar 4, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The feeding instructions available for review for three infants not yet ready for table food were not current.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
An electric fragrance wax warmer was observed in a toddler restroom. The wax warmer was connected on top of the hand washing sink accessible to children. A total of five electrical outlets without a safety cover were observed in different rooms. Seven cans of disinfecting wipes were observed under a children's hand washing sink in a toddler room. There was no latch on the doors preventing the cabinet from opening. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the wax warmer was removed from the children's restroom. Safety covers were placed on the electrical outlets. The disinfecting wipes were removed and stored out of children's reach.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for two children with a known food allergy.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022
MediumMar 4, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
2 of 10 personnel files reviewed were missing documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity350 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJun 29, 2016
DirectorElizabeth Garcia
Phone9565852097
State operation #1627546

Common questions

Does The Little Club Development Center Inc. take infants?

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

What are The Little Club Development Center Inc.’s hours?

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

Does The Little Club Development Center Inc. accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Little Club Development Center Inc. cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 22, 2023: “Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Little Club Development Center Inc. compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is tied for #52 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Little Club Development Center Inc. last inspected?

Jan 9, 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 1627546 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.