Little Scholars
200 W SAINT JOSEPH AVE, San Diego, TX 78384 · Duval County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Celeste Barrera
- Phone
- (361) 562-3051
- Regulated since
- May 27, 1998
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 150723 · number 530204
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 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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Nov 24, 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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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Former employee was observed helping to supervise children during naptime. Note: Former employee left during inspection.
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 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
Four employee files were reviewed.Two files had expired first aid/CPR certificates.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Other
Activity plan for one classroom was outdated. The activity plan for the second classroom did not include outdoor activities and did not include the date.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Former employee was observed helping to supervise children during naptime. Note: Former employee left during inspection.
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 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
Four employee files were reviewed.Two files had expired first aid/CPR certificates.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Other
Activity plan for one classroom was outdated. The activity plan for the second classroom did not include outdoor activities and did not include the date.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 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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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 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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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 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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Jun 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four employee files were reviewed. One employee completed the cpr training 100% online. It did not include use of a CPR manikin or hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Safety & premises
The playground has a step 2 clubhouse climber and a crawl and climb caterpillar. The loose fill surfacing has a depth from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
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Safety & premises
Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children with limited mobility will be helped to evacuate the center, and it did not list the name of the alternate shelter.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-20. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers were last serviced on December 2021.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four employee files were reviewed. One employee completed the cpr training 100% online. It did not include use of a CPR manikin or hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Safety & premises
The playground has a step 2 clubhouse climber and a crawl and climb caterpillar. The loose fill surfacing has a depth from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
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Safety & premises
Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children with limited mobility will be helped to evacuate the center, and it did not list the name of the alternate shelter.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-20. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers were last serviced on December 2021.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Activity plan was not available for review. Children were observed to be watching cartoons.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Other
Carbon monoxide detector has not been tested.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Records & paperwork
Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were missing the required employment affidavit. Two employees were missing the education requirements. One employee was missing a copy of a photo identification.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Other
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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Activity plan was not available for review. Children were observed to be watching cartoons.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Other
Carbon monoxide detector has not been tested.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Records & paperwork
Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were missing the required employment affidavit. Two employees were missing the education requirements. One employee was missing a copy of a photo identification.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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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.