Licensed center · Mission, TX
Little Scholars Educational Child Care
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 81
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 81 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 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 81 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
2404 Brock St Ste 5, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County · 42 licensed daycares in 78572
Capacity rank 16 of 42 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 12 in 78572
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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
- 1786223
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- April 2024
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
12 inspections on record, most recent Apr 8, 2026. 7 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification was last signed on 01/16/2025.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant-age child under 12mo was observed asleep in a rocker. Note: During inspection child was removed from rocker and the child's assigned crib was moved into the room.
Corrected Mar 31, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 8, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Two caregivers were provided care for 11 children ages 2mo-12mo, SAG 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child. Note: Plans to convert a room into a second infant room were discussed with provider during inspection.
Corrected Apr 8, 2025
- 746.1111Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing the translation of a foreign diploma.
Corrected Apr 22, 2025
- 746.501(a)(18)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Outdoor and Physical activity policy (a) benefits (c) type of physical activity (f) outdoor play weather criteria (g) outdoor play during extreme weather; (20) Parent's rights; (27) Health checks; (28) Employee vaccine preventable diseases policy.
Corrected Apr 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 28, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Several bottles of cleaning supplies were stored under a sink without a safety latch in a toddler room. The cleaning supplies observed were disinfecting wipes, carpet cleaners, and all purpose cleaner. This posed a hazard as the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a safety latch for the sink cabinet door was installed preventing access to children.
Corrected Oct 28, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four electrical outlets accessible to children did not have childproof covers in a toddler room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as childproof covers were placed into the electrical outlets.
Corrected Oct 28, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A group of children of varying ages uncluding children under the age of 24 months were observed watching television during the breakfast time.
Corrected Oct 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 18, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2405(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Three cribs were observed with chipped paint.
Corrected Mar 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2405(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 25, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
Four water play tables were observed with standing water in the outdoor playground. Insects were observed in the water accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the director and the water play tables were emptied.
Corrected Jan 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The clear plastic covering the diaper changing mat in the toddler room had a tear. Liner pads were also used to cover the diaper changing mat. A dark stain was observed on the liner pads. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the plastic cover and liner pads were removed from the diaper changing mat.
Corrected Jan 25, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Pretzels were served as part of the afternoon snack to toddler children. This posed a safety hazard as pretzels present a risk of choking.
Corrected Jan 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 21, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground fence was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard as the peeling paint was accessible to children. A hole that measured 2x1 inches was observed on a wall in the outdoor playground accessible to children. A carpet seam binder was missing nails and was lifted this posed a tripping and safety hazard for children.
Corrected Dec 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the operation procedures The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather
Corrected Dec 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 13, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several ceiling tiles in a toddler room were observed with brown like water stains. Ceiling tiles in the toddler restroom and pre-k room restroom were damaged as parts of the ceiling tiles were missing and the air vent piece was hanging from the ceiling.
Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) The procedures for dispensing medication; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; (3) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)
Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 6 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.
Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
18 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Apr 8, 2026. All 18 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High422%
- Medium High950%
- Medium528%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 12 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 18 findings, 15 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Mar 31, 2026, 1 clean visit 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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