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Little Box Learning Center

1201 DOHERTY AVE, Mission TX 78572-4135 · License #1509744 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 48 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Oct 8, 2025
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Director
Ramona Salinas
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Address
1201 DOHERTY AVE, Mission TX 78572-4135 · Directions

Hours

Mon05:30 AM-07:00 PM
Tue05:30 AM-07:00 PM
Wed05:30 AM-07:00 PM
Thu05:30 AM-07:00 PM
Fri05:30 AM-07:00 PM
Sat05:30 AM-07:00 PM
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolWeekend CareField TripsNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 48 children
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
3
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.7
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Oct 8, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.

    Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

Nov 8, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Low

    746.1329(d) · Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

    A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

  • Medium

    746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Nov 14, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.1329(b)(2) · Documentation of Training Requirements - Date

    A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.5603(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1205(a)(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

    A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

  • Medium

    746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Feb 1, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 19, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 2, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5603(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2022

  • 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 with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3505(b) · Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

    A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.

    Corrected by Dec 2, 2022

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2022

Dec 7, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

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

    The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.4907(b) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

    Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 8, 2024 inspection noted: “A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training statin…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 14, 2023 inspection noted: “A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.” — what has changed since then?

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