Little Gators Daycare Center LLC
777 N FM 2360, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 40 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 8, 2026.
24 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
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Licensed capacity: 67 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
4 critical, 40 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 8, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
9 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.613(b) (4 visits); 746.1309(d) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (8 visits); 746.603(a) (8 visits); 746.3503(a) (4 visits); 746.2421(a) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.901 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Apr 27, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
44 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
State verification published Apr 27, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, 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.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Jul 25, 2026 to Jul 30, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
- Jul 30, 2026 inspection
- Jul 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection dated 1/6/25. *Fire inspection conducted by county fire department during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver obserevd caring for infants does not have up to date training for the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing up to date First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection dated 1/6/25. *Fire inspection conducted by county fire department during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing up to date First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver obserevd caring for infants does not have up to date training for the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection dated 1/6/25. *Fire inspection conducted by county fire department during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver obserevd caring for infants does not have up to date training for the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing up to date First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection dated 1/6/25. *Fire inspection conducted by county fire department during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 out of 6 childrens files reviewed are missing up to date immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing up to date First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver obserevd caring for infants does not have up to date training for the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- 2025
- May 28, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
2 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a).
- May 28, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
2 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a).
- May 28, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
2 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a).
- May 28, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
2 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a).
- May 8, 2025Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A changing mat in the toddler and infant room were observed torn.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for 1 out of 4 infants was not available for review.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 out of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
6 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement. 3) Emergency information. 4) Emergency information. 5) Emergency information, helathcare statement, immunizations. 6) Emergency information.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several vents were observed covered in dust, dirt and other particles. All restrooms were observed with trash cans without lids. Several doors and walls throughout the facility were observed dingy with a dark coloration.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Proof of education 2) Photo Identification
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- May 8, 2025Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for 1 out of 4 infants was not available for review.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several vents were observed covered in dust, dirt and other particles. All restrooms were observed with trash cans without lids. Several doors and walls throughout the facility were observed dingy with a dark coloration.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Proof of education 2) Photo Identification
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 out of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
6 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement. 3) Emergency information. 4) Emergency information. 5) Emergency information, helathcare statement, immunizations. 6) Emergency information.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A changing mat in the toddler and infant room were observed torn.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- May 8, 2025Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Proof of education 2) Photo Identification
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for 1 out of 4 infants was not available for review.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several vents were observed covered in dust, dirt and other particles. All restrooms were observed with trash cans without lids. Several doors and walls throughout the facility were observed dingy with a dark coloration.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A changing mat in the toddler and infant room were observed torn.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 out of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
6 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement. 3) Emergency information. 4) Emergency information. 5) Emergency information, helathcare statement, immunizations. 6) Emergency information.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- May 8, 2025Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
6 out of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the following: 1) Parent's rights, Health care statement, Emergency information, immunization records. 2) Address of emergency contact, parents rights, health care statement. 3) Emergency information. 4) Emergency information. 5) Emergency information, helathcare statement, immunizations. 6) Emergency information.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for 1 out of 4 infants was not available for review.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
2 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Proof of education 2) Photo Identification
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several vents were observed covered in dust, dirt and other particles. All restrooms were observed with trash cans without lids. Several doors and walls throughout the facility were observed dingy with a dark coloration.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
3 out of 6 personnel records reviewed were missing First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A changing mat in the toddler and infant room were observed torn.
Correction verified May 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- 2024
- May 22, 2024 to May 22, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 22, 2024 inspection
- May 22, 2024 inspection
- May 22, 2024 inspection
- May 22, 2024 inspection
- 2023
- Nov 29, 2023 to Nov 29, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 29, 2023 inspection
- Nov 29, 2023 inspection
- Nov 29, 2023 inspection
- Nov 29, 2023 inspection
Show 16 older visits, not counted aboveHide older visits
- Feb 10, 2023 to May 15, 202312 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 15, 2023 inspection
- May 15, 2023 inspection
- May 15, 2023 inspection
- May 15, 2023 inspection
- Mar 10, 2023 inspection
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- 2022
- Dec 21, 2022 to Dec 21, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued May 17, 2023
- Capacity
- 67 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Starr
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Contact & location
777 N FM 2360, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.