Little Loves Educare

3400 N MCCOLL RD STE G, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County

24cited violations

0serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 60
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Alejandra Garcia
Phone: (956) 627-6035
Regulated since: Jul 19, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1299210 · number 1668913
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2025	4	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2)
2024	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)
2023	6	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4)
2022	6	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2021	4	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  No activity plan was posted in afterschool area. Activty plan schedule was not followed for outdoor play time.
  
  HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
- Illness & medication
  Immunization record was not available for review in file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  No activity plan was posted in afterschool area. Activty plan schedule was not followed for outdoor play time.
  
  HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
- Illness & medication
  Immunization record was not available for review in file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The lights in the infant and prek room were off during naptime and there was insufficient natural light to allow for visual supervision. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on flash light / lamp.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
- Safety & premises
  Napping equipment was not labeled with the correct child's name or assigned number.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The lights in the infant and prek room were off during naptime and there was insufficient natural light to allow for visual supervision. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on flash light / lamp.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
- Safety & premises
  Napping equipment was not labeled with the correct child's name or assigned number.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was providing care for 8 children ages 13mo - 2yo9mo. Age difference is over 18 months.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
- Safety & premises
  Emergency Numbers were not posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed, completed and posted emergency numbers form.
  
  HHSC 746.401(8) — Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-06.
- Safety & premises
  Last documented fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2023 and was completed in10 minutes. Per provider, last fire drill was conducted on 07/2023 but was not documented. No carbon monoxide detector checks have been conducted / documented for 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  One caregiver was providing care for 8 children ages 13mo - 2yo9mo. Age difference is over 18 months.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
- Safety & premises
  Emergency Numbers were not posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed, completed and posted emergency numbers form.
  
  HHSC 746.401(8) — Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-06.
- Safety & premises
  Last documented fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2023 and was completed in10 minutes. Per provider, last fire drill was conducted on 07/2023 but was not documented. No carbon monoxide detector checks have been conducted / documented for 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policies were reviewed are missing physical and outdoor activities policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
- Illness & medication
  Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing immunization records, a second file is missing health statement and a third file is missing immunization exemption affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policies were reviewed are missing physical and outdoor activities policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
- Illness & medication
  Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing immunization records, a second file is missing health statement and a third file is missing immunization exemption affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four out four staff training records reviewed completed Pediatric CPR training online, which does not include hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
- Other
  Last sanitation/health inspection was conducted on 1/30/2020.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four out four staff training records reviewed completed Pediatric CPR training online, which does not include hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
- Other
  Last sanitation/health inspection was conducted on 1/30/2020.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Little Loves Educare, 3400 N MCCOLL RD STE G, Mcallen, TX 78501-5783 (operation ID 1299210, operation number 1668913), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.