Little Golden Playschool

1407 SEVILLA ST, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County

12cited violations

0serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Norma Rodriguez
Phone: (956) 225-3283
Regulated since: Aug 16, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1218763 · number 1603058
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2025	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2)
2022	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2)
2021	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two children under the age of 2 were observed using screen time with the older children of the group. NOTE: this was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The water table was observed with dirt/water and was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver cleaned the water table.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(6) — Water Play Tables
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two children under the age of 2 were observed using screen time with the older children of the group. NOTE: this was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The water table was observed with dirt/water and was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver cleaned the water table.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(6) — Water Play Tables
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A Heavy Duty Oven & grill cleaner was seen on the grass in the outdoor play area making it accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning solution from the outdoor area.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
- Safety & premises
  Fire extinguisher in the child care home was expired the date on the fire extinguisher was from Sept 2021.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A Heavy Duty Oven & grill cleaner was seen on the grass in the outdoor play area making it accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning solution from the outdoor area.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
- Safety & premises
  Fire extinguisher in the child care home was expired the date on the fire extinguisher was from Sept 2021.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver was missing training hours for fiscal year 2020-2021.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  It was observed duringn inspection the outdoor play area had dog feces.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver was missing training hours for fiscal year 2020-2021.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  It was observed duringn inspection the outdoor play area had dog feces.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Golden Playschool, 1407 SEVILLA ST, Pharr, TX 78577-6620 (operation ID 1218763, operation number 1603058), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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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.