Little Braves Learning Academy
841 E AUSTIN AVE, Alamo, TX 78516 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Corina Lavin
- Phone
- (956) 223-1122
- Regulated since
- Jul 16, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1470240 · number 1791873
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (10) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 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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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 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 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that a caregiver was using her cellphone to text and listen to a message while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in several videos that an infant about 9 months old was left unsupervised several times.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it is observed in a video a caregiver grabbing a child to force child to sit down.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video a caregiver yelling at the children several times as a method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that children's hands were not being washed after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that a caregiver was using her cellphone to text and listen to a message while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in several videos that an infant about 9 months old was left unsupervised several times.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it is observed in a video a caregiver grabbing a child to force child to sit down.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video a caregiver yelling at the children several times as a method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that children's hands were not being washed after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other
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Jun 3, 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 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three children under the age of 2 years old were observed watching tv. Note: The tv was immediately turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer(restrictive device). Note: Child was removed from bouncer and placed in the crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Other
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three children under the age of 2 years old were observed watching tv. Note: The tv was immediately turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer(restrictive device). Note: Child was removed from bouncer and placed in the crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 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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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee was missing the required training medication administration for the year 2/19/2024-2/19/2025.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Staff background & training
The following required trainings hazardous materials, allergic reactions, building safety, medication administration, emergency preparedness for the year 1/10/2024-1/10/2025.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee was missing the required training medication administration for the year 2/19/2024-2/19/2025.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Staff background & training
The following required trainings hazardous materials, allergic reactions, building safety, medication administration, emergency preparedness for the year 1/10/2024-1/10/2025.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire inspection expired on 1/11/2025. Appointment was set up for 1/15/2025 at 2 pm.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill for the month of December was not practiced. Note: A practice fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-15.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire inspection expired on 1/11/2025. Appointment was set up for 1/15/2025 at 2 pm.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill for the month of December was not practiced. Note: A practice fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 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 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 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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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 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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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.