Little Kids Academy
4814 E HWY 83, Escobares, TX 78582 · Starr County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 34
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 09:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Diana Lozano
- Phone
- (956) 847-2601
- Regulated since
- Aug 9, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1284816 · number 1658693
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 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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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection one child was observed on an i-pad and another was observed on a phone. No planned activity taking place incorporated screen time and no adult guidance was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when addressed and electronics were stored away*
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Other
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection one child was observed on an i-pad and another was observed on a phone. No planned activity taking place incorporated screen time and no adult guidance was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when addressed and electronics were stored away*
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 13, 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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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water stains, collapsing or missing. Paint in the toddler/Pre-k room was observed pealing off the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Safety & premises
The inner lining of the transportation vehicle was observed detaching from the vehicle. 1 seat belt was observed unable to be fastened. 1 seat belt was observed not secure and bolted to the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water stains, collapsing or missing. Paint in the toddler/Pre-k room was observed pealing off the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Safety & premises
The inner lining of the transportation vehicle was observed detaching from the vehicle. 1 seat belt was observed unable to be fastened. 1 seat belt was observed not secure and bolted to the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 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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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 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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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 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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Oct 6, 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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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
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.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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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.