Tiny Tunes Learning Academy

2900 N ERICA ST, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County

14cited violations

0serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 41
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Director / administrator: Shameka Mendoza
Phone: (956) 223-1053
Regulated since: Dec 16, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1407787 · number 1743949
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2023	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2022	10	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One of the caregiver records being reviewed is missing 1 hour training for prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment required for the annual trainings.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One of the caregiver records being reviewed is missing 1 hour training for prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment required for the annual trainings.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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

No violations cited on this visit.

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

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During nap time the mats did not have enough space to walk between them. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver rearranged the mats giving space between them for caregivers to walk.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During nap time the mats did not have enough space to walk between them. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver rearranged the mats giving space between them for caregivers to walk.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The ceiling air vent was dusty on the outside area. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the vent was cleaned and the air filter was replaced with a new one. In the toddler restroom there was a can of hairspray that stated keep out of reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the hairspray from under the changing area making it inaccessible to the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-09.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The ceiling air vent was dusty on the outside area. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the vent was cleaned and the air filter was replaced with a new one. In the toddler restroom there was a can of hairspray that stated keep out of reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the hairspray from under the changing area making it inaccessible to the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Cribs were labeled with letters but there was no list as to who the crib belongs to. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver posted a list on the wall with the letter and the child who it belonged to.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Cribs were labeled with letters but there was no list as to who the crib belongs to. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver posted a list on the wall with the letter and the child who it belonged to.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-06.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There was an ointment in the infant room that was not labeled with the child name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver put the name of the child on the ointment.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Staff files were reviewed 3 out of the 5 staff files were missing photo identification. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver made a copy of the 3 employees who were missing the photo identification in the file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There was an ointment in the infant room that was not labeled with the child name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver put the name of the child on the ointment.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Staff files were reviewed 3 out of the 5 staff files were missing photo identification. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver made a copy of the 3 employees who were missing the photo identification in the file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  During application inspection the staff files were evaluated. The employee personnel records were missing for the employees.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  During application inspection the staff files were evaluated. The employee personnel records were missing for the employees.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Tiny Tunes Learning Academy, 2900 N ERICA ST, Pharr, TX 78577-7373 (operation ID 1407787, operation number 1743949), 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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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.