The Little Classroom LLC
2411 BUDDY OWENS AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Loraine Ramirez
- Phone
- (956) 575-6624
- Regulated since
- Jan 18, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1382811 · number 1724561
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 20 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Safety & premises
The current fire inspection was not available for review.
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 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Staff background & training
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Records & paperwork
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
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Staff background & training
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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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 2022-11-08.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(7) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Safety & premises
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Other
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-20. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver was using her cell phone while caring for a group of children. A caregiver was preparing lunch meal while caring for a group of children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Food & allergies
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Safety & premises
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Other
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-14. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Other Serious
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Safety & premises
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom.
HHSC 746.5211 — Emergency Lighting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-15.
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Other
There was no documentation to indicate the monthly testing of the Carbon Monoxide.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(4) — Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
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Illness & medication
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
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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 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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