Sharyland Lil Institute, LLC
1640 E GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Pamela Prado
- Phone
- (956) 424-1299
- Regulated since
- Jan 5, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1506034 · number 1816574
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and missing the following information: (26)(B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect; (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 06/04/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and missing the following information: (26)(B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect; (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 06/04/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Dec 8, 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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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A group of 20 children ages 9mo-5yo were combined in the multi-purpose room during supper.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A group of 20 children ages 9mo-5yo were combined in the multi-purpose room during supper.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A frozen turkey was left at room temperature and on the kitchen floor to thaw. Note: This was corrected by inspection when provider placed the turkey on a container and in the fridge.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Provider used a residential insent killer (Raid Ant & Roach) to treat part of operation's outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Hinges that hold the cabinet doors surrounding the water heater are broken making the structure unsteady. A wood cabinet within the playground has multiple protruding nails. A can of Raid Ant & Roach killer was observed at the operation's playground. Note: can of insect killer was removed by provider during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-23. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Records & paperwork
One out of seven staff files reviewed is missing start date, personnel / center policies received statements, notarized affidavit (form 2985) and preemployment affidavit (form 2912).
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A frozen turkey was left at room temperature and on the kitchen floor to thaw. Note: This was corrected by inspection when provider placed the turkey on a container and in the fridge.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Provider used a residential insent killer (Raid Ant & Roach) to treat part of operation's outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Hinges that hold the cabinet doors surrounding the water heater are broken making the structure unsteady. A wood cabinet within the playground has multiple protruding nails. A can of Raid Ant & Roach killer was observed at the operation's playground. Note: can of insect killer was removed by provider during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-23. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Records & paperwork
One out of seven staff files reviewed is missing start date, personnel / center policies received statements, notarized affidavit (form 2985) and preemployment affidavit (form 2912).
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 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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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 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 2, 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 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A health / sanitation inspection has not been completed.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
Playground has missing patches of the unitary surfacing surrounding a play structure.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A health / sanitation inspection has not been completed.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
Playground has missing patches of the unitary surfacing surrounding a play structure.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Part of the walls of the 3-4yo room are missing baseboards. There is a broken play structure with a gap of approximately two inches. Playground has missing patches of the unitary surfacing surrounding a play structure.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-08. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Safety & premises
There are four play structures not meeting the required 6 ft use zones, including a crawl and climb caterpiller, merry-go-round, school bus spring rider and train climber.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-08. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (8) suspension and expulsion; (9) safe sleep policy; (10) meals - nutritional value responsibility for meals provided by parents; (12) hearing and vision screenings; (15) water activities; (18)(b) physical activity duration, (18)(c) type of physical activity, (18)(d) setting for physical activity, (18)(g) physical activity plan during extreme weather; (19) insect repellent and sunscreen policy; (20) parent's rights; (22) how parents can participate in operation's activities; (23) how parents may access (a) Minimum Standards online (b) Abuse/ Neglect hotline (c) HHSC website; (25) Breastfeeding policy; (26)(d) strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate organizations regarding abuse/neglect; (27) health checks policy; (28) Vaccine-preventable disses for employees policy; (30) procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-08. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Safety & premises
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Part of the walls of the 3-4yo room are missing baseboards. There is a broken play structure with a gap of approximately two inches. Playground has missing patches of the unitary surfacing surrounding a play structure.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-08. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Safety & premises
There are four play structures not meeting the required 6 ft use zones, including a crawl and climb caterpiller, merry-go-round, school bus spring rider and train climber.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-08. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (8) suspension and expulsion; (9) safe sleep policy; (10) meals - nutritional value responsibility for meals provided by parents; (12) hearing and vision screenings; (15) water activities; (18)(b) physical activity duration, (18)(c) type of physical activity, (18)(d) setting for physical activity, (18)(g) physical activity plan during extreme weather; (19) insect repellent and sunscreen policy; (20) parent's rights; (22) how parents can participate in operation's activities; (23) how parents may access (a) Minimum Standards online (b) Abuse/ Neglect hotline (c) HHSC website; (25) Breastfeeding policy; (26)(d) strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate organizations regarding abuse/neglect; (27) health checks policy; (28) Vaccine-preventable disses for employees policy; (30) procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-08. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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