Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC

6316 N 10TH ST UNIT D STE 101, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County

52cited violations

14serious

28inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 24
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Maria Barrera
Phone: (956) 800-4172
Regulated since: Dec 22, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1432565 · number 1762995
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 10
Staff background & training 18
Records & paperwork 2
Other 14

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2024	6	0	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2023	38	14	Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (12), Other (12)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver was observed in the infant room counted in ratio and caring for infants. It was observed that caregiver did not have up to date SIDS training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver obserevd in ratio and caring for children had a first aid and CPR training with an expiration date of May 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-08. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  Vents were observed covered in dust and debris throughout the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-08. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
- Safety & premises
  Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced in March of 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-08. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver was observed in the infant room counted in ratio and caring for infants. It was observed that caregiver did not have up to date SIDS training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver obserevd in ratio and caring for children had a first aid and CPR training with an expiration date of May 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-08. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  Vents were observed covered in dust and debris throughout the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-08. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
- Safety & premises
  Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced in March of 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-08. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  4 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies 3) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety 4) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
- Records & paperwork
  1 out 4 children records reviewed is missing a health care statement.
  
  HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  4 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies 3) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety 4) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Food Allergies
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
- Records & paperwork
  1 out 4 children records reviewed is missing a health care statement.
  
  HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-27.
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-27.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-21.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-21.
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Parents of new children enrolled were not notified of the operation's lack of liability insurance. There was no written documentation notifying the parents of the lack of liability Insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection conducted was on 11/08/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
- Staff background & training
  One employee's record did not have an affidavit, and three personnel records did not have an orientation statement.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Parents of new children enrolled were not notified of the operation's lack of liability insurance. There was no written documentation notifying the parents of the lack of liability Insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection conducted was on 11/08/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
- Staff background & training
  One employee's record did not have an affidavit, and three personnel records did not have an orientation statement.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Recite: A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service trainings completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
- Staff background & training
  Affidavits were obtained and filed in the employee's file. Recite: There was no documentation/statement of the orientation received for caregivers.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Recite: A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service trainings completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
- Staff background & training
  Affidavits were obtained and filed in the employee's file. Recite: There was no documentation/statement of the orientation received for caregivers.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service trainings completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Other
  There was no written documentation notifying the parents of the lack of liability Insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
- Other
  A group of children including 2 children younger than 2 years were watching a movie, Cars.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Other
  The play yard/pen was observed with the sheet covering the mattress stained with vomit. The play yard was not labeled with the infant's name.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Other
  There was no infant feeding instructions for one infant and another infant did not have a current feeding instruction form.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two exit doors were locked during operating hours.
  
  HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The smoke detectors have not been tested in a monthly basis. The last documented test date was on 2/05/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no admission information for a child present/enrolled at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One of the child's record did not have the parent's signature authorizing Emergency Medical Authorization.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Staff background & training
  There was no affidavit in the four employee files. There was no documentation/statement of the orientation received for caregivers.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver hired on 2/20/23 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service trainings completed.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Other
  There was no written documentation notifying the parents of the lack of liability Insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
- Other
  A group of children including 2 children younger than 2 years were watching a movie, Cars.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Other
  The play yard/pen was observed with the sheet covering the mattress stained with vomit. The play yard was not labeled with the infant's name.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Other
  There was no infant feeding instructions for one infant and another infant did not have a current feeding instruction form.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two exit doors were locked during operating hours.
  
  HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The smoke detectors have not been tested in a monthly basis. The last documented test date was on 2/05/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no admission information for a child present/enrolled at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One of the child's record did not have the parent's signature authorizing Emergency Medical Authorization.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
- Staff background & training
  There was no affidavit in the four employee files. There was no documentation/statement of the orientation received for caregivers.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  An infant was unsupervised in the play yard in the classroom. The staff was outside the classroom sitting across the room. The infant had vomit on the side of the face.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  An infant was unsupervised in the play yard in the classroom. The staff was outside the classroom sitting across the room. The infant had vomit on the side of the face.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operational policies were incomplete. The Personnel Policies and Orientation were developed.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Four classrooms did not have a smoke detector.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operational policies were incomplete. The Personnel Policies and Orientation were developed.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Four classrooms did not have a smoke detector.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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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 Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC, 6316 N 10TH ST UNIT D STE 101, Mcallen, TX 78504-3599 (operation ID 1432565, operation number 1762995), 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.

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