Southern Littles Academy, LLC
702 E EXPRESSWAY 83 STE B21, Donna, TX 78537 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Juana Martinez
- Phone
- (956) 461-1333
- Regulated since
- Nov 3, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1375959 · number 1720253
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (6), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 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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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 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 23, 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 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the caregiver was doing clerical work while caring for children instead of following the classroom's lesson plan and schedule.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Other
Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the designated caregiver was not following the classroom's designated lesson plan as children were watching television and not in their learning centers.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Other
Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the screen time provided to the children was not part of the planned lesson plan.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the caregiver was doing clerical work while caring for children instead of following the classroom's lesson plan and schedule.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Other
Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the designated caregiver was not following the classroom's designated lesson plan as children were watching television and not in their learning centers.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Other
Based on the information gathered throughout this investigation, it has been concluded that the screen time provided to the children was not part of the planned lesson plan.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Other
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 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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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 22, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 22, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 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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May 16, 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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May 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 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 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 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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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 20, 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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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 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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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Other Serious
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Other Serious
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 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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Oct 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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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 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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Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 11, 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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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Other Serious
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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