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Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care

A licensed child care center in Mission, Texas 78573

1909 W Mile 3 Rd Ste 100-300, Mission, Texas 78573. (956) 997-0552.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 12 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

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What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

12 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.

15 inspections on record. The latest, on Mar 18, 2026: no violation found.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

12 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

12 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Feb 5, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

    “An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on.”

    Rule 746.3317(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 18, 2026.

  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    “A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.1701. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 18, 2026.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The Children’s products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children’s products certification form was updated during inspection.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2026.

  • Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    “An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.”

    Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 18, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “1 of 6 children’s records reviewed was missing the child’s updated immunization record.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2026.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance

    “There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.”

    Rule 746.801(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 16, 2026.

Feb 12, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    “The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 12, 2025.

  • First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    “The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers.”

    Rule 746.4003(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 13, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2025.

Feb 5, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

    “Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.”

    Rule 746.2417(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2024.

  • Children’s Records Maintained

    “Six children’s files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children’s ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records.”

    Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2024.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    “Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024.”

    Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2024.

  • Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    “Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect”

    Rule 746.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 19, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2024.

12 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 27, 2023: report to the state3 deficiencies

  • AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    “Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.”

    Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

    “Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.”

    Rule 746.2805(8). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

  • AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

    “Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.”

    Rule 746.5605(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

Feb 24, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

    “Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.”

    Rule 746.2909(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 24, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 9, 2023.

  • Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    “Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 1, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 27, 2023.

Apr 20, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies

  • Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check

    “The role of a volunteer changed to an employee role two months ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee’s current role.”

    Rule 745.621(b)(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 12/7/2020.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2022. Correction verified: May 9, 2022.

  • Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

    “Transportation binder taken during routes is missing list of the children being transported, authorization to be transported and receive medical attention during emergencies and children’s emergency contact other than the parent.”

    Rule 746.5617(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2022. Correction verified: May 19, 2022.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Five staff files were reviewed: one staff members is missing 10 hours of annual training and a second staff member is missing 8 hours of annual trainings including trainings on the following topics: Management Hazardous materials Food allergies Administering medications Emergency Preparedness Building and Safety Premises Safety Communicable Diseases”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 11, 2022. Correction verified: May 19, 2022.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    “Upon arrival the TV in the toddler room was on and playing about indoor skydiving. There were children ages 18mo-2yo in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.”

    Rule 746.2207(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 22, 2022. Correction verified: May 19, 2022.

  • Children’s Records Maintained

    “Five children’s records were reviewed. One files is missing emergency contact name, address and telephone number. A second file is missing immunization records and emergency food allergy plan and/or statement child no longer has a food allergy.”

    Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2022. Correction verified: May 19, 2022.

All 18 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 5, 2026Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
May 2, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 5, 2024Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jan 2, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 27, 2023Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 15, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Feb 24, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
May 19, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Apr 20, 2022Inspection7 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 5, 2019.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 49 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 12.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 479 in Hidalgo County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Bright Minds Learning Center5
Helping Hands Child Care12
Einstein’s Academy, LLC15
Sunrise Learning Academy4
Handprints Playschool7
Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care This child care provider12
Umos Mshs Alton Center7
His Little Ones Preschool & Daycare,llc9
Future Leaders Daycare and Learning Center29
Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 214
Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC7
Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus5

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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