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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County · 10 licensed daycares in 78543
Capacity rank 6 of 10 in this ZIP
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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
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.2405(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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