Little Oaks Learning Center LLC
121 E MILE 2 RD, Mission, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Laurita Rocha
- Phone
- (956) 271-4310
- Regulated since
- Aug 29, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1473000 · number 1793576
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director is in charge of a group of children in the afterschool room on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from meeting their responsibilities.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (3) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no additional employee/caregiver present at the operation during the naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 5/23/2024 - 5/22/2025 on the following topics: (1) Understanding early childhood brain development; (2) Emergency preparedness; (3) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: (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; (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.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Staff background & training
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the operation's procedures on how staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the operation's procedures on how children will be reunified with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
HHSC 746.5202(5) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 15, 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
Three cribs used by the infants were not labeled with their names. Corrected at Inspection: The cribs were labeled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two exit doors were locked in the operation. Note: The exit doors were unlocked during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-16.
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Other
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.
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
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Ratios were not being met when the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child. The oldest child was 4 years old and the youngest was a 12-month-old infant.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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