Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC
1001 S SHARY BLVD STE 4, Alton, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Patricia Lara
- Phone
- (956) 240-7025
- Regulated since
- Nov 23, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1414467 · number 1748367
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A ceiling panel was observed with water stains around it in the pre-k room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing mat in a toddler room was observed with tears. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the torn diaper changing mat was replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-28.
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Other
The Children's Products Certification form was not current. The CPSC form available for review had a date on 6/16/2025. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as a CPSC form was completed and posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Child Care Regulation was not notified before making changes to the infant room space. The infant room was switched with an afterschool room.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Other
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Jun 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The loose-fill surfacing (shredded rubber) was not maintained at the proper depth of six inches. Areas around the play structure and slide exits had loose fill surfacing measuring 2-3 inches in depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic smoke alarm system was not currently tested. The documentation available for review indicated the date of the last inspection was on 7/5/2023 and an inspection is due annually.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Eight children's files were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file has a food allergy emergency plan that is missing the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-08. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children's Product Safety Certification Form was last signed on 7/14/2022. Note: Provider is signed up to receive email notification for all recalls and signed the form during inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation has a play-structure surrounded by 3-5 inches of tire mulch.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Other
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms are torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-07. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies are missing procedures for conducting health checks.
HHSC 746.501(a)(27) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Binder taken during transportation routes is missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provided added a copy of the 2nd page of the admission form to the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
One out five staff files reviewed is missing a copy of high school diploma/GED or equivalent.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Illness & medication
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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