Little Leaders Center
10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg, TX 78541 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Juana Valadez
- Phone
- (956) 271-1020
- Regulated since
- Dec 3, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1338370 · number 1696585
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2021 | 18 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in 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 2026-02-18.
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Staff background & training
Training hours were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in 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 2026-02-18.
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Staff background & training
Training hours were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Other
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 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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Nov 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 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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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 21, 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 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies were not available for review.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies were not available for review.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 11, 2022 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 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-28. Correction verified 2021-12-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-28. Correction verified 2021-12-26.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2021-12-23.
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Staff background & training
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Food & allergies
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Other
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Other Serious
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.
HHSC 746.3407(4) — Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Safety & premises
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2021-12-23.
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Staff background & training
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Food & allergies
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Other
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Other Serious
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.
HHSC 746.3407(4) — Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Safety & premises
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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