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Licensed center · Elsa, TX

Little Apple Learning Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
  • Capacity 62
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G
Elsa, TX 78543 Map and directions
Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
62 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
Not mapped

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 62 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school

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701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County · 10 licensed daycares in 78543

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1662612
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
October 2018
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Apr 23, 2026. 7 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • Apr 23, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.

      Corrected Apr 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.

      Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.

      Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 23, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

      Corrected May 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 7, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.2405(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant

      There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.

      Corrected Feb 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2426Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.

      Corrected Feb 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 10, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training

      Corrected Nov 17, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 27, 2022Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.

      Corrected Oct 27, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit

      Corrected Nov 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.

      Corrected Nov 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.

      Corrected Oct 27, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.

      Corrected Nov 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.

      Corrected Nov 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.

      Corrected Oct 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 1, 2022Inspection11 standards cited
    • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.

      Corrected Aug 8, 2022

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.

      Corrected Aug 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.

      Corrected Aug 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.

      Corrected Aug 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.

      Corrected Aug 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022

    • 746.5305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.

      Corrected Aug 8, 2022

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.

      Corrected Aug 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.

      Corrected Aug 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.

      Corrected Aug 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5105Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 14, 2021Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      A caregiver does not have first aid training.

      Corrected Sep 24, 2021

    • 746.603(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Specialized Medical Assistance from Health Care Professional

      A child's file is missing a Health Care Statement.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2021 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      A caregiver file is missing proof of education.

      Corrected Sep 17, 2021

    • 746.1305(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

      A caregiver is missing 15 annual training hours. A second caregiver is missing 13 annual training hours.

      Corrected Oct 15, 2021

Cited standards by risk level

29 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently Apr 23, 2026. All 29 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High517%
  • Medium High1241%
  • Medium1241%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
6 of 13 shown
Corrected at the visit
0 of 29 findings, 29 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Apr 23, 2026

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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