Little Apple Learning Center
Licensed Center · Elsa, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1662612
Little Apple Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued October 26, 2018. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 29 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
October 26, 2018
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
62 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, Elsa, TX 78543
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
29
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 12 · Medium 12 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Inspection | 11 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
Corrected: April 27, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
May 23, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Corrected: May 30, 2023
February 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
Corrected: February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
Corrected: February 7, 2023
November 10, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
Corrected: November 17, 2022
October 27, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
Corrected: October 30, 2022
October 27, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
Corrected: November 9, 2022
October 27, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
Corrected: November 3, 2022
October 27, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
Corrected: November 9, 2022
October 27, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
Corrected: November 9, 2022
October 27, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
Corrected: October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022 Standard § 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
Corrected: October 27, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
Corrected: August 8, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
Corrected: August 3, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
Corrected: August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
Corrected: August 2, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
Corrected: August 8, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
Corrected: August 8, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
Corrected: August 8, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
Corrected: August 8, 2022
August 1, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
Corrected: August 2, 2022
September 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver does not have first aid training.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
September 14, 2021 Standard § 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver file is missing proof of education.
Corrected: September 17, 2021
September 14, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(10) - Children's Records - Specialized Medical Assistance from Health Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A child's file is missing a Health Care Statement.
Corrected: September 27, 2021
September 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver is missing 15 annual training hours. A second caregiver is missing 13 annual training hours.
Corrected: October 15, 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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