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Little Bloomers

Licensed Center · Harlingen, Cameron County, TX · Operation No. 1129366

Little Bloomers holds a Full Permit issued June 21, 2011. In the state's 60-month public window it has 24 inspections on record with 41 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 21, 2011
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
90 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1017 S F St, Harlingen, TX 78550-6748
The 60-month record
24
Inspections
2
Assessments
1
Self reports
41
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 13 · Medium 13 · Medium Low 2 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
May 15, 2026 Inspection 0
May 11, 2026 Report 0
Mar 17, 2026 Inspection 1
Oct 27, 2025 Inspection 0
Oct 13, 2025 Report 0
Aug 26, 2025 Inspection 0
Jun 10, 2025 Inspection 0
May 29, 2025 Report 0
Feb 20, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 31, 2025 Inspection 6
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment 1
Oct 24, 2024 Report 0
Sep 19, 2024 Inspection 0
Jul 18, 2024 Inspection 0
May 17, 2024 Inspection 0
Mar 20, 2024 Inspection 1
Feb 26, 2024 Inspection 0
Jan 24, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 28, 2023 Inspection 0
Dec 14, 2023 Report 0
Dec 13, 2023 Report 6
Nov 3, 2023 Inspection 1
Oct 4, 2023 Inspection 2
Mar 8, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 23, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 15, 2023 Report 5
Oct 31, 2022 Inspection 0
Oct 20, 2022 Inspection 3
Oct 13, 2022 Inspection 4
May 24, 2022 Report 0
Mar 14, 2022 Inspection 0
Mar 1, 2022 Assessment 1
Mar 1, 2022 Inspection 1
Dec 13, 2021 Inspection 8
Dec 10, 2021 Report 1
Deficiency records
March 17, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
Corrected: February 8, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
Corrected: February 8, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.)
Corrected: February 8, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
Corrected: February 8, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
High
Verbatim from the agency record
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
Corrected: February 8, 2025
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There were a total of 10 toddlers with 1 caregivver. The specified age was 22 months which caused the classroom to be out of ratio by 1. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the oldest child was moved into the next classroom.)
Corrected: January 31, 2025
January 21, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected: January 31, 2025
March 20, 2024 Standard § 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There was a napping mat in the afterschool room that had tears on top. It does not allow for proper sanitizing. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by throwing it away)
Corrected: March 20, 2024
December 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
December 13, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
December 13, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
December 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
December 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
December 13, 2023 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
November 3, 2023 Standard § 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
Corrected: November 3, 2023
October 4, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
Corrected: October 16, 2023
October 4, 2023 Standard § 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
Corrected: October 6, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.
Corrected: February 23, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
Corrected: March 3, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
Corrected: March 3, 2023
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
Corrected: February 23, 2023
October 20, 2022 Standard § 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Corrected: October 24, 2022
October 20, 2022 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.
Corrected: October 24, 2022
October 20, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
Corrected: October 20, 2022
October 13, 2022 Standard § 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Corrected: October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
Corrected: October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
Corrected: October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
Corrected: October 13, 2022
March 1, 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 1, 2022
March 1, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
Corrected: March 1, 2022
December 13, 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 CPR training available for review.
Corrected: December 23, 2021
December 13, 2021 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Corrected: December 29, 2021
December 13, 2021 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
Corrected: January 13, 2022
December 13, 2021 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: December 30, 2021
December 13, 2021 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected: December 29, 2021
December 13, 2021 Standard § 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
Corrected: December 23, 2021
December 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
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
Corrected: December 30, 2021
December 13, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
Corrected: January 13, 2022
December 10, 2021 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
Corrected: February 7, 2022
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