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Little Leaders Center

10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg TX 78541-4005 · License #1696585 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 29 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 9, 2026
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Director
Juana Valadez
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Address
10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg TX 78541-4005 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-07:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 29 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 9, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.901(6) · Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

    Training hours were not available for review.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.603(a)(8) · Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

    The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

Mar 12, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Nov 8, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 10, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

Apr 24, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 5, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.

    Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

Apr 21, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 21, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    Operational policies were not available for review.

    Corrected by Nov 3, 2022

Jul 11, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 22, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 15, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.1701 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2022

Dec 22, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.

    Corrected by Dec 28, 2021

Dec 9, 2021 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407(4) · Sanitize Sleeping Equipment

    Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

  • High

    746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2021

  • Medium

    746.1701 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.

    Corrected by Dec 29, 2021

  • Medium

    746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

Jul 22, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 18, 2026 inspection noted: “Training hours were not available for review.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4)…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 10, 2024 inspection noted: “The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error