Little Stars Learning Center, LLC
Licensed Center · Rio Grande City, Starr County, TX · Operation No. 1499125
Little Stars Learning Center, LLC holds a Full Permit issued April 24, 2013. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 24, 2013
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
68 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
304 N Mariposa St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-3079
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 10 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Inspection | 6 |
Deficiency records
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire drill conducetd was March 18, 2026. The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of April, May or June. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*
Corrected: July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing training in child maltreatment.
Corrected: July 10, 2026
July 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
3 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency prepardness, Building safety, Communicable diseases 2) Transportation 3) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Allergies, Building saefty, Communicable diseases. Transportation.
Corrected: August 1, 2025
July 25, 2025 Standard § 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
High Verbatim from the agency record
5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water. The operation does not provide pool/water activities.
Corrected: July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025 Standard § 746.5015(a) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface
High Verbatim from the agency record
5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water on a concreate surface. *This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the inflatable pool and the inflatable pool was removed from the outdoor area.
Corrected: July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 6 employee files reviewed is missing a current First Aid and CPR training.
Corrected: August 1, 2025
August 30, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational polices was missing updated information.
Corrected: September 6, 2024
October 3, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed one caregiver with 8 children for age group 0-11months. CORRECTED: when extra staff member arrived to the operation to be in infant room.
Corrected: October 3, 2023
September 5, 2023 Standard § 746.1703 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Obeserved operation with a total of 14 children in care, a 3 yr old in a classrooom with a 2 month old infant combining smallest child with another child over 18 months of age.
Corrected: September 5, 2023
September 13, 2022 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of four files reviewed were missing Authorization for Emergency Medical Attention information.
Corrected: September 14, 2022
September 13, 2022 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Two employee records reviewed to be missing a notarized affidavit.
Corrected: September 20, 2022
September 13, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Policies were missing physical activity updates to their policies.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 13, 2022 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children's Product certification was last reviewed on 3/1/21
Corrected: September 14, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Corrected: March 9, 2022
October 13, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of four staff training records reviewed are missing training on hazardous materials.
Corrected: October 27, 2021
October 13, 2021 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire drill was conducted and documented on 08/06/2021.
Corrected: October 20, 2021
October 13, 2021 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
In the infant room; one caregiver was caring for seven children ages of 10mo-12mo. Specified age group was 0-11mo, room was over ratio by 3 children. In the lunch room; two caregivers were caring for 14 children ages 13mo-5yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was greater than 18months.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021 Standard § 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.
Corrected: October 20, 2021
October 13, 2021 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has an understanding of what steps to take during an emergency, however, operation does not have an written emergency prepardness plan.
Corrected: October 20, 2021
October 13, 2021 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Corrected: October 27, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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