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The Little Classroom LLC
2411 BUDDY OWENS AVE, Mcallen TX 78504-5425 · License #1724561 · Licensed Center
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- Director
- Loraine Ramirez
- Phone
- (956) 575-6624
- Website
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- Address
- 2411 BUDDY OWENS AVE, Mcallen TX 78504-5425 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 41 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium
746.1305(a)(1) · Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.
Corrected by May 11, 2026
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.
Corrected by May 11, 2026
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Medium
746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Medium
746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
- Medium High
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Medium High
746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The current fire inspection was not available for review.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
- Medium
745.651(2)(A) · Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Medium
746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months.
Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
- Medium
746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- High
746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Medium
746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
- Medium High
746.603(a)(8) · Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
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.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(7) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Medium High
746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Medium High
746.2909(4) · Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Medium
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
- High
746.3701(8) · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Medium High
746.1203(6) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was using her cell phone while caring for a group of children. A caregiver was preparing lunch meal while caring for a group of children.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- High
746.5209(c) · No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Medium
745.651(2)(A) · Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2022
- Medium High
746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Medium High
746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Medium High
746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Medium
746.2205(a)(1) · Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2021
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2021
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(4) · Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
There was no documentation to indicate the monthly testing of the Carbon Monoxide.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2021
- Medium High
746.5211 · Emergency Lighting
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2021
- Medium High
746.603(a)(8) · Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
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.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2021
- Medium High
746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was no adequate lighting during nap time. Corrected: The lighting was fixed during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2021
- Medium
746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
There was no activity plan for the toddler and Infant group.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2021
- Medium
746.2431(5) · Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily report was missing the section for Summary of Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The section was added.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 8, 2026 inspection noted: “A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 11, 2023 inspection noted: “Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 27, 2023 inspection noted: “The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.” — what has changed since then?
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