Licensed center · Mcallen, TX
Little Dreamers Learning Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:45 AM today
- Capacity 82
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
- Night care
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- Hours
- 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM
- Days
- Every day
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 5 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:45 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:45 AM to 11:00 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 82 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
Weekend care
Night care
Location and nearby daycares
1801 S 5th St Ste 106, Mcallen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County · 10 licensed daycares in 78503
Capacity rank 4 of 10 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 5 in 78503 · Open on weekends, one of 3 in 78503
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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
- 1345006
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- November 2011
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
12 inspections on record, most recent Jun 10, 2026. 4 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 19, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.3317(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 19, 2023
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
Corrected Jul 19, 2023 · 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 individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
Corrected Jul 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 18, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1605Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
Corrected Nov 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
Corrected Nov 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 16, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 29, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
Corrected Oct 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
Corrected Sep 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3207(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
Corrected Sep 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 28, 2021Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 28, 2021
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
Corrected Oct 28, 2021
- 746.2431(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
Corrected Oct 29, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
Corrected Oct 29, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
Corrected Nov 1, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Corrected Oct 28, 2021, at the inspection
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
16 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Jun 10, 2026. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High16%
- Medium High850%
- Medium744%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 8 of 12 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 16 findings, 15 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 19, 2023, 5 clean visits since
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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