Little Angels Learning Center #2

305 N US HIGHWAY 83, Zapata, TX 78076 · Zapata County

7cited violations

2serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 57
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Cristina Benavides
Phone: (956) 750-3262
Regulated since: Jun 20, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1467394 · number 1790046
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Staff background & training 2
Other 3

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)
2025	2	0	Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2024	2	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1)
2023	1	0	Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers were observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  A 16-month-old child was observed to be in the same classroom as a 3 year olds and 4 year olds.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver file reviewed, no preservice training was completed for non-exempt staff member.
  
  HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Other
  Surfacing for slide did not meet required depth of six inches. Surfacing was less than an inch in depth and Mulch area had dirt exposure indicating the surfacing has been worn down.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 4, 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 2024-06-04.
HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-03. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

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 Angels Learning Center #2, 305 N US HIGHWAY 83, Zapata, TX 78076-4118 (operation ID 1467394, operation number 1790046), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.