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Southern Littles Academy, LLC

4 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 23, 2024.

702 E Expressway 83 Ste B21, Donna, TX 78537 · (956) 461-1333

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsDonna licensed centers, n=21

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor across 60 inspections and 16 investigations (76 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 23, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 0

38% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2021Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 50 places

Texas HHSC operation #1720253 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jul 23, 2026 to Aug 31, 202612 inspections
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Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Apr 7, 2026 to Apr 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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Mar 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Mar 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Mar 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Mar 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
May 16, 2025 to Jun 11, 20258 inspections
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2024
Apr 29, 2024 to Nov 8, 202412 inspections
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Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
  A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(a).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
  A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(a).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
  A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(a).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
  A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(a).
Feb 26, 2024 to Mar 20, 20248 inspections
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Feb 23, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Feb 23, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Feb 23, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Feb 23, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
2023
Sep 29, 2023 to Oct 11, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Sep 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 29, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 29, 2023 complaint investigation

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Aug 31, 2023 to Aug 31, 20234 inspections
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2022
Oct 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Personnel Records - TB Test
  Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(3).
Oct 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Personnel Records - TB Test
  Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(3).
Oct 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Personnel Records - TB Test
  Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
Oct 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Personnel Records - TB Test
  Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 1, 2022. Standard 746.901(3).
Apr 11, 2022 to Apr 11, 20224 inspections
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Apr 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Apr 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
  Corrected Apr 8, 2022, verified Apr 11, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 25, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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 Feb 25, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Feb 25, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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 Feb 25, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Feb 25, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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 Feb 25, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Feb 25, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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 Feb 25, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
2021
Sep 30, 2021 to Sep 30, 20214 inspections
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- Sep 30, 2021 inspection
- Sep 30, 2021 inspection

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