Little Dreamers Learning Academy
1801 S 5TH ST STE 106, Mcallen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-11:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sofia Hinojosa
- Phone
- (956) 686-9300
- Regulated since
- Nov 28, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 905628 · number 1345006
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
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 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Other
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Other
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
HHSC 746.3207(3) — Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Records & paperwork
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Other
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Records & paperwork
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Safety & premises
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-28.
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Staff background & training
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