Little Tikes Learning Center

805 E CROCKETT ST, Crystal City, TX 78839 · Zavala County

7cited violations

1serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 78
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Director / administrator: Maria Hernandez
Phone: (830) 448-5399
Regulated since: Dec 21, 2021
HHSC IDs: Operation 1383675 · number 1725135
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	5	1	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (1)
2023	1	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1)
2022	1	0	Food & allergies (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver in the infant room did not have an active background check.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
- Safety & premises
  The use zone for the exit of a slide was blocked by another play structure at 3 feet.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
- Safety & premises
  There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall. This was corrected at inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-12.
- Safety & premises
  A fire inspection has not been completed since July 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguishers had not been serviced since November 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-19. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two diaper changing mats observed were torn and the foam was exposed.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Three out of four infants not on table food lacked a current feeding schedule form.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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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Letter text

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 Tikes Learning Center, 805 E CROCKETT ST, Crystal City, TX 78839-2711 (operation ID 1383675, operation number 1725135), 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]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.