ABC Little Learners Academy LLC
7830 W MILE 7 RD, Mission, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Keilah Hernandez
- Phone
- (956) 424-6525
- Regulated since
- Jul 31, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1433535 · number 1763697
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; and (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS);
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The transportation safety training certificate available for review had a date of completion of 5/1/2025.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two vents in the toddler room were observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; and (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS);
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The transportation safety training certificate available for review had a date of completion of 5/1/2025.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two vents in the toddler room were observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An 11 month old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was observed with a bottle and covered with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area was observed with ants, nail, screw, feather, 3 torn pieces of zip ties, and Q-tip cotton swab.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Illness & medication
A medication liquid bottle and hydrogen peroxide bottle were observed on a shelf in the cafeteria area which are easily accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other
Three out of six children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An 11 month old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was observed with a bottle and covered with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area was observed with ants, nail, screw, feather, 3 torn pieces of zip ties, and Q-tip cotton swab.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Illness & medication
A medication liquid bottle and hydrogen peroxide bottle were observed on a shelf in the cafeteria area which are easily accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other
Three out of six children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have a transportation training certificate.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There were two left over bowls with cereal on the table which were accessible to the children in the classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The bowls were removed.
HHSC 746.3317(4) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Discard Single-Service Items
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
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Other
The sign in and out log was not current. One child was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in and out log was updated during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have a transportation training certificate.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There were two left over bowls with cereal on the table which were accessible to the children in the classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The bowls were removed.
HHSC 746.3317(4) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Discard Single-Service Items
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
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Other
The sign in and out log was not current. One child was not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The sign in and out log was updated during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no documentation in the children's files to demonstrate the notification to the parents of no liability insurance in the operation.
HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no documentation in the children's files to demonstrate the notification to the parents of no liability insurance in the operation.
HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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