Little Gators Daycare Center LLC
777 N FM 2360, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amberlee Benavidez
- Phone
- (956) 844-0659
- Regulated since
- May 17, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1429869 · number 1760733
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 30, 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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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver obserevd caring for infants does not have up to date training for the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing up to date First Aid and CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Most recent fire inspection dated 1/6/25. *Fire inspection conducted by county fire department during inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-08.
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Illness & medication
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver obserevd caring for infants does not have up to date training for the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing up to date First Aid and CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Most recent fire inspection dated 1/6/25. *Fire inspection conducted by county fire department during inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-08.
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Illness & medication
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
2 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
2 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Illness & medication
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing First Aid and CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Other
Feeding instructions for 1 out of 4 infants was not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Several vents were observed covered in dust, dirt and other particles. All restrooms were observed with trash cans without lids. Several doors and walls throughout the facility were observed dingy with a dark coloration.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A changing mat in the toddler and infant room were observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Illness & medication
6 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement. 3) Emergency information. 4) Emergency information. 5) Emergency information, helathcare statement, immunizations. 6) Emergency information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Proof of education 2) Photo Identification
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing First Aid and CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Other
Feeding instructions for 1 out of 4 infants was not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Several vents were observed covered in dust, dirt and other particles. All restrooms were observed with trash cans without lids. Several doors and walls throughout the facility were observed dingy with a dark coloration.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A changing mat in the toddler and infant room were observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Illness & medication
6 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement. 3) Emergency information. 4) Emergency information. 5) Emergency information, helathcare statement, immunizations. 6) Emergency information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Proof of education 2) Photo Identification
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 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 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 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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May 15, 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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May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 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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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 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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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 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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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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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.