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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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1801 S 5th St Ste 106
Mcallen, TX 78503 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
Sunday6:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Monday6:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 11:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday6:45 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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