Little Future Stars

2078 LA JOLLA ST, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 · Maverick County

43cited violations

3serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Valeria Ramos
Phone: (830) 213-8130
Regulated since: May 2, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1493018 · number 1807299
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 5
Supervision & ratios 18
Safety & premises 12
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	12	0	Safety & premises (10), Other (2)
2025	21	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2024	10	0	Supervision & ratios (10)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Two slides outdoors had overlapping use zones from the exit of both slides. This was corrected when the caregiver moved one slide twelve feet from the other slides exit.
  
  HHSC 747.4605(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-12.
- Safety & premises
  During fire drill the caregiver did not take required documentation.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
- Safety & premises
  The last documented fire drill was MAR 2026. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver conducted a successful fire drill.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-12.
- Safety & premises
  The last time the fire extinguisher was inspected was MAR 2026.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was inoperable as the needle was in red stating "empty".
  
  HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
- Other
  Two of four children did not have a health statement selected after being enrolled for more than a week.
  
  HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Two slides outdoors had overlapping use zones from the exit of both slides. This was corrected when the caregiver moved one slide twelve feet from the other slides exit.
  
  HHSC 747.4605(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-12.
- Safety & premises
  During fire drill the caregiver did not take required documentation.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
- Safety & premises
  The last documented fire drill was MAR 2026. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver conducted a successful fire drill.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-12.
- Safety & premises
  The last time the fire extinguisher was inspected was MAR 2026.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was inoperable as the needle was in red stating "empty".
  
  HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
- Other
  Two of four children did not have a health statement selected after being enrolled for more than a week.
  
  HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  An infant was asleep with a bottle in crib. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed bottle.
  
  HHSC 747.2319(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-02.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Four of four children did not wash hands before sitting down to eat breakfast.
  
  HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Four of four children did not wash hands before sitting down to eat breakfast.
  
  HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation has not paid background check fees.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation has not paid background check fees.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have Form 2885 filled out enssure they reviewed all the recalled items from the CPSC website.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-18.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have Form 2885 filled out enssure they reviewed all the recalled items from the CPSC website.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child did not have signature from parent or guardian in case of medical emergencies. This was corrected at inspection when parent signed form during pick up.
  
  HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
- Other
  One child did not have a health statement selected by parent. This was corrected at inspection when parent signed during pick up.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documented the Fire Drill conducted in FEB 2025. This was corrected at inspection when director put the correct date drill was done.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
- Records & paperwork
  The director did not have copies of required documents on file at the center.
  
  HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
- Supervision & ratios
  A household member did not have a file on record to be reviewed.
  
  HHSC 747.905 — Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One child did not have a health statement selected by parent. This was corrected at inspection when parent signed during pick up.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documented the Fire Drill conducted in FEB 2025. This was corrected at inspection when director put the correct date drill was done.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
- Records & paperwork
  The director did not have copies of required documents on file at the center.
  
  HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
- Supervision & ratios
  A household member did not have a file on record to be reviewed.
  
  HHSC 747.905 — Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a snug fitting mattress for one crib.
  
  HHSC 747.2309(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The caregiver did not wash hands after using cleaning chemicals to sanitize changing table. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver washed hands.
  
  HHSC 747.3211(12) — Caregiver Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area upon completing a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection when licensing reminded caregiver to do so and it was done.
  
  HHSC 747.3307(d) — Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a snug fitting mattress for one crib.
  
  HHSC 747.2309(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The caregiver did not wash hands after using cleaning chemicals to sanitize changing table. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver washed hands.
  
  HHSC 747.3211(12) — Caregiver Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have required posting listed at operation.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(4) — Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an address away from operation in emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have how parents may access minimum standards on line in operational policy.
  
  HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have instructions how they will handle emergency policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have criteria for extreme weather in operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have information on parents rights in operational policy.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an address away from operation in emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have instructions how they will handle emergency policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have criteria for extreme weather in operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have information on parents rights in operational policy.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-29.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Future Stars, 2078 LA JOLLA ST, Eagle Pass, TX 78852-3226 (operation ID 1493018, operation number 1807299), 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.
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