Licensed center · Mcallen, TX
The Little Classroom LLC
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 41
- 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
- 41 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 11 other daycares within a mile
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 41 children
Accepts child care assistance
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
2411 Buddy Owens Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County · 28 licensed daycares in 78504
Capacity rank 21 of 28 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
- 1724561
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2022
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
18 inspections on record, most recent May 8, 2026. 12 of 19 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
May 8, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1305(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 11, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.
Corrected Aug 18, 2023
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jul 27, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review.
Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22.
Corrected Aug 18, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.
Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones.
Corrected Jul 27, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current fire inspection was not available for review.
Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks.
Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 29, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms.
Corrected Mar 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 29, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months.
Corrected Mar 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 14, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open.
Corrected Dec 16, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers.
Corrected Dec 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22.
Corrected Dec 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 9, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1613(a)(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time.
Corrected Aug 9, 2022
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Corrected Aug 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2909(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time.
Corrected Aug 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time.
Corrected Aug 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1613(a)(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 5, 2022Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime.
Corrected Sep 27, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Cited standards by risk level
39 standards cited across 18 inspections, most recently May 8, 2026. All 39 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High513%
- Medium High2256%
- Medium1231%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 7 of 18 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 6 of 39 findings, 33 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 8, 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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