Little Eagles Child Care
501 W TOM LANDRY ST STE 2, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Pablo Huerta
- Phone
- (956) 598-7273
- Regulated since
- Feb 23, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1371993 · number 1718098
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 14 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 3mo-22mo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeds 18 months.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained throughout the course of the investigation; prek classroom was not properly supervised on multiple occasions during times that caregivers needed to step out of the classroom, and a caregiver was observed utilizing a cellphone and sitting - facing away from a group of children during naptime.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is a hole on one of the walls of the prek classroom. Four ceiling tiles in the infant room have humidity stains, two of them with visible mold.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mat in the infant room is torn. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider replaced the changing mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-17.
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Illness & medication
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Safety & premises
Most recent fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Staff background & training
Two out four staff training records reviewed are missing certificates for health and safety related trainings.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed. Three files are missing one to 3 certificates for trainings on the topics of Abuse/Neglect, Administering Medications and/or Communicable Diseases.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of six staff records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -SIDS / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Food Allergies -Emergency Prepardness
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash can in the boy's restroom and in the toddler room do not have lids. Food residue and a diaper were observed within the trash cans.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-18. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mat in the prek is torn and was covered with a cloth material. Diaper changing mat is the infant room has tears.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-18. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Other
The Children's Products Safety Certification form was last signed on 10/27/2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and the signed the form.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was completed on 02/08/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was no additional person in the buiding during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Illness & medication
1 of 6 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
The children's sign in and out sheet was not maintained. A total of 13 children were counted present and only 12 were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director ensured that all children in care were signed in.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was an 18 month different when infants and older children were combined during lunch time. The youngest child in the group was 12 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 3 years of age.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Other
There was no written activity plan available in the pre-k room. The activity plan posted in the infant room was for the month of May.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Safety & premises
Three high chairs were not equipped with safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
A caregiver was bottle feeding a 4 month old infant while the infant was laying in a crib.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Staff background & training
An infant was observed walking around the room while drinking from a training cup.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Food & allergies
There were no written feeding instructions available for an infant who was not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the pre-k room was heard yelling "Listen sit down" at a child as a form of discipline and also threatened children by telling them they were not getting a price if they did not listen. A caregiver in the infant room was heard yelling "No, you don't push" at an infant.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Safety & premises
Two high chairs were missing covers. The wood fence in the outdoor playground had exposed nails withing children's reach. A tether ball play equipment was not maintined. The ball did not have air and there was a second piece of rope haging from the pole.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A group of children did not wash their hands prior to sitting at a table for lunch time. Hand sanitizer was used instead of soap and water. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and children were taken to wash their hands with soap and water prior to eating.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Safety & premises
Several electrical outlets in the infant room and in the pre-k room did not have a safety cover. This posed a safety hazard for children as the electrical outlets were within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the electrical outlets were covered with a safety cover.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A plastic bag containing several soiled diapers was observed hanging from a doorknob in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a trashcan with a lid was made available and placed next to the diaper changing table.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
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Other Serious
A mop bucket containing water was observed in the toddler classroom accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the bucket and mop were removed from the room and stored out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
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Other
Tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for two children being transported were missing from the transportation vehicle binder. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required form was obtained and added to the binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver completed training on Standard - First Aid. The training did not include pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
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 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Other
The written activity plans posted in the infant room and pre0k room did not include the dates the plan covered. Note: This was CORREDTED during the inspection as the dates were included on the written activity plans.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-15.
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Other
A list of current employees was not posted. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of employees was created and posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-15.
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Illness & medication
A child's file reviewed did not include the most current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2022-01-05.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The sheet covering the mattress on a crib and a play yard were observed lose presenting an entanglement hazard. A third play yard assigned to an infant in care did not have a sheet.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan was not available for a child enrolled at the center.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Safety & premises
A list of each child s food allergies that require an emergency plan was not posted in the kitchen or in each room where the child may spend time. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of a child's food allergies was posted in the kitchen and in each room the child's spends time in.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-08.
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Safety & premises
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