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Little Loves Educare

24 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 28, 2025.

3400 N Mccoll Rd Ste G, McAllen, TX 78501 · (956) 627-6035

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Serious findings0 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 28, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2018Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 60 places

Texas HHSC operation #1668913 · 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 carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
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 28, 2026 to Jul 28, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
2025
Jul 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization record was not available for review in file.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  No activity plan was posted in afterschool area. Activty plan schedule was not followed for outdoor play time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
Jul 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization record was not available for review in file.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  No activity plan was posted in afterschool area. Activty plan schedule was not followed for outdoor play time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
Jul 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  No activity plan was posted in afterschool area. Activty plan schedule was not followed for outdoor play time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization record was not available for review in file.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Jul 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization record was not available for review in file.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  No activity plan was posted in afterschool area. Activty plan schedule was not followed for outdoor play time.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
2024
Aug 30, 2024 to Aug 30, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 30, 2024 inspection
- Aug 30, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 30, 2024 inspection
Aug 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping equipment was not labeled with the correct child's name or assigned number.
  Corrected Aug 27, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the infant and prek room were off during naptime and there was insufficient natural light to allow for visual supervision. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on flash light / lamp.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Standard 746.2911.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the infant and prek room were off during naptime and there was insufficient natural light to allow for visual supervision. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on flash light / lamp.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping equipment was not labeled with the correct child's name or assigned number.
  Corrected Aug 27, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Standard 746.4503(b).
Aug 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the infant and prek room were off during naptime and there was insufficient natural light to allow for visual supervision. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on flash light / lamp.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping equipment was not labeled with the correct child's name or assigned number.
  Corrected Aug 27, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Standard 746.4503(b).
Aug 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping equipment was not labeled with the correct child's name or assigned number.
  Corrected Aug 27, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the infant and prek room were off during naptime and there was insufficient natural light to allow for visual supervision. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on flash light / lamp.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Standard 746.2911.
2023
Oct 25, 2023 to Oct 25, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 25, 2023 inspection
- Oct 25, 2023 inspection
- Oct 25, 2023 inspection
- Oct 25, 2023 inspection
Oct 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  One caregiver was providing care for 8 children ages 13mo - 2yo9mo. Age difference is over 18 months.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Last documented fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2023 and was completed in10 minutes. Per provider, last fire drill was conducted on 07/2023 but was not documented. No carbon monoxide detector checks have been conducted / documented for 2023.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
  Emergency Numbers were not posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed, completed and posted emergency numbers form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).
Oct 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  One caregiver was providing care for 8 children ages 13mo - 2yo9mo. Age difference is over 18 months.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Last documented fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2023 and was completed in10 minutes. Per provider, last fire drill was conducted on 07/2023 but was not documented. No carbon monoxide detector checks have been conducted / documented for 2023.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
  Emergency Numbers were not posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed, completed and posted emergency numbers form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).
Oct 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Last documented fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2023 and was completed in10 minutes. Per provider, last fire drill was conducted on 07/2023 but was not documented. No carbon monoxide detector checks have been conducted / documented for 2023.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  One caregiver was providing care for 8 children ages 13mo - 2yo9mo. Age difference is over 18 months.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.1605(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
  Emergency Numbers were not posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed, completed and posted emergency numbers form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).
Oct 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  One caregiver was providing care for 8 children ages 13mo - 2yo9mo. Age difference is over 18 months.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Last documented fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2023 and was completed in10 minutes. Per provider, last fire drill was conducted on 07/2023 but was not documented. No carbon monoxide detector checks have been conducted / documented for 2023.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 17, 2023. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
  Emergency Numbers were not posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed, completed and posted emergency numbers form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Oct 25, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing immunization records, a second file is missing health statement and a third file is missing immunization exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were reviewed are missing physical and outdoor activities policy.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Oct 25, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were reviewed are missing physical and outdoor activities policy.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing immunization records, a second file is missing health statement and a third file is missing immunization exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Oct 25, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing immunization records, a second file is missing health statement and a third file is missing immunization exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were reviewed are missing physical and outdoor activities policy.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Oct 25, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing immunization records, a second file is missing health statement and a third file is missing immunization exemption affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were reviewed are missing physical and outdoor activities policy.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Nov 8, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
2021
Dec 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four out four staff training records reviewed completed Pediatric CPR training online, which does not include hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Last sanitation/health inspection was conducted on 1/30/2020.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four out four staff training records reviewed completed Pediatric CPR training online, which does not include hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Last sanitation/health inspection was conducted on 1/30/2020.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four out four staff training records reviewed completed Pediatric CPR training online, which does not include hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Last sanitation/health inspection was conducted on 1/30/2020.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four out four staff training records reviewed completed Pediatric CPR training online, which does not include hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Last sanitation/health inspection was conducted on 1/30/2020.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Standard 746.3401(a).

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