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Little Scholars

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 13, 2025.

200 W Saint Joseph Ave, San Diego, TX 78384 · (361) 562-3051

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 13, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1998Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 43

Texas HHSC operation #530204 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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
Mar 27, 2026 to Mar 27, 20264 inspections
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- Mar 27, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 27, 2026 inspection
2025
Nov 24, 2025 to Nov 24, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
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Nov 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Former employee was observed helping to supervise children during naptime. Note: Former employee left during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Four employee files were reviewed.Two files had expired first aid/CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan for one classroom was outdated. The activity plan for the second classroom did not include outdoor activities and did not include the date.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Former employee was observed helping to supervise children during naptime. Note: Former employee left during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan for one classroom was outdated. The activity plan for the second classroom did not include outdoor activities and did not include the date.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Four employee files were reviewed.Two files had expired first aid/CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Former employee was observed helping to supervise children during naptime. Note: Former employee left during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Four employee files were reviewed.Two files had expired first aid/CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan for one classroom was outdated. The activity plan for the second classroom did not include outdoor activities and did not include the date.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Former employee was observed helping to supervise children during naptime. Note: Former employee left during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan for one classroom was outdated. The activity plan for the second classroom did not include outdoor activities and did not include the date.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Four employee files were reviewed.Two files had expired first aid/CPR certificates.
  Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Feb 6, 2025 to Mar 12, 20258 inspections
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2024
Feb 7, 2024 to Feb 7, 20244 inspections
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Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 5, 2023 to Jun 10, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 10, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 10, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jun 10, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
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Feb 9, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground has a step 2 clubhouse climber and a crawl and climb caterpillar. The loose fill surfacing has a depth from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire extinguishers were last serviced on December 2021.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were reviewed. One employee completed the cpr training 100% online. It did not include use of a CPR manikin or hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children with limited mobility will be helped to evacuate the center, and it did not list the name of the alternate shelter.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire extinguishers were last serviced on December 2021.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were reviewed. One employee completed the cpr training 100% online. It did not include use of a CPR manikin or hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground has a step 2 clubhouse climber and a crawl and climb caterpillar. The loose fill surfacing has a depth from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children with limited mobility will be helped to evacuate the center, and it did not list the name of the alternate shelter.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire extinguishers were last serviced on December 2021.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children with limited mobility will be helped to evacuate the center, and it did not list the name of the alternate shelter.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were reviewed. One employee completed the cpr training 100% online. It did not include use of a CPR manikin or hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground has a step 2 clubhouse climber and a crawl and climb caterpillar. The loose fill surfacing has a depth from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground has a step 2 clubhouse climber and a crawl and climb caterpillar. The loose fill surfacing has a depth from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire extinguishers were last serviced on December 2021.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were reviewed. One employee completed the cpr training 100% online. It did not include use of a CPR manikin or hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children with limited mobility will be helped to evacuate the center, and it did not list the name of the alternate shelter.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
2022
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan was not available for review. Children were observed to be watching cartoons.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon monoxide detector has not been tested.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were missing the required employment affidavit. Two employees were missing the education requirements. One employee was missing a copy of a photo identification.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan was not available for review. Children were observed to be watching cartoons.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon monoxide detector has not been tested.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were missing the required employment affidavit. Two employees were missing the education requirements. One employee was missing a copy of a photo identification.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were missing the required employment affidavit. Two employees were missing the education requirements. One employee was missing a copy of a photo identification.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan was not available for review. Children were observed to be watching cartoons.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon monoxide detector has not been tested.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were missing the required employment affidavit. Two employees were missing the education requirements. One employee was missing a copy of a photo identification.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon monoxide detector has not been tested.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Activity plan was not available for review. Children were observed to be watching cartoons.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).

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