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Lil Leaders Learning Academy

8 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 7, 2026.

1000 E Bus Highway 83 Ste I Ste J, Pharr, TX 78577 · (956) 502-2538

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsPharr licensed centers, n=50

Critical findings8 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 7, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

30% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

72% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · Infant to school · 26 places

Texas HHSC operation #1812978 · 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 careyes
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

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
Apr 7, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has expired the inspection was last done on 3/12/2025.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  Outdoor playground was inspected there were broken toys and trash bins accessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Apr 7, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has expired the inspection was last done on 3/12/2025.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  Outdoor playground was inspected there were broken toys and trash bins accessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Apr 7, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has expired the inspection was last done on 3/12/2025.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  Outdoor playground was inspected there were broken toys and trash bins accessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Apr 7, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection has expired the inspection was last done on 3/12/2025.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  Outdoor playground was inspected there were broken toys and trash bins accessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(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 31, 2026, verified Jan 23, 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 31, 2026, verified Jan 23, 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 31, 2026, verified Jan 23, 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 31, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
  Proof of requested background check was missing for one of the staff members.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
  Proof of requested background check was missing for one of the staff members.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
  Proof of requested background check was missing for one of the staff members.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
  Proof of requested background check was missing for one of the staff members.
  Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
Jun 27, 2025 to Jun 27, 20254 inspections
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Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation did not notify licensing that they removed classrooms and changed classrooms around. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation was remeasured and the center provided new map and evacuation map.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation did not notify licensing that they removed classrooms and changed classrooms around. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation was remeasured and the center provided new map and evacuation map.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation did not notify licensing that they removed classrooms and changed classrooms around. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation was remeasured and the center provided new map and evacuation map.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Jun 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation did not notify licensing that they removed classrooms and changed classrooms around. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation was remeasured and the center provided new map and evacuation map.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Apr 2, 2025 to Apr 2, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Apr 2, 2025 inspection
- Apr 2, 2025 inspection

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