Little Angels Learning Center

1204 ELM ST, Zapata, TX 78076 · Zapata County

22cited violations

0serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 94
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Maria Benavides
Phone: (956) 750-3024
Regulated since: Sep 24, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1316697 · number 1681382
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 8
Supervision & ratios 2
Staff background & training 2
Other 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2)
2024	8	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (6)
2023	8	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2022	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A child in the infant room was observed watching a cartoon on a tablet.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-06. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The updated activity plans were not posted at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A child in the infant room was observed watching a cartoon on a tablet.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-06. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The updated activity plans were not posted at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The infant feeding instructions for an infant was last updated on February 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two classrooms did not have paper towels in the hand washing sink area. Corrected at Inspection: Paper towels were placed in the area.
  
  HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Other
  An infant was not securely strapped in their seat on the elevated table. Corrected at Inspection: The infant was strapped.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Other
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The infant feeding instructions for an infant was last updated on February 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two classrooms did not have paper towels in the hand washing sink area. Corrected at Inspection: Paper towels were placed in the area.
  
  HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Other
  An infant was not securely strapped in their seat on the elevated table. Corrected at Inspection: The infant was strapped.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Other
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The hand washing sink in a classroom did not have soap and paper towels. Corrected at Inspection: Soap and paper towels were placed during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The hand washing sink in a classroom did not have soap and paper towels. Corrected at Inspection: Soap and paper towels were placed during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-14.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The training certificates for the infant caregivers did not have an evaluation tool to determine the acquired knowledge.
  
  HHSC 746.1317(c)(3) — Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
- Other
  There was no current infant feeding instructions for three infants.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two classrooms did not have paper towels and soap in the hand washing sink area. Corrected at Inspection: The soap and paper towels were placed during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-18.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The training certificates for the infant caregivers did not have an evaluation tool to determine the acquired knowledge.
  
  HHSC 746.1317(c)(3) — Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
- Other
  There was no current infant feeding instructions for three infants.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two classrooms did not have paper towels and soap in the hand washing sink area. Corrected at Inspection: The soap and paper towels were placed during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A toilet in a classroom was not working properly. Two handwashing sinks were observed with stains.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A toilet in a classroom was not working properly. Two handwashing sinks were observed with stains.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2021 Report · 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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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 Angels Learning Center, 1204 ELM ST, Zapata, TX 78076-3738 (operation ID 1316697, operation number 1681382), 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]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.