Little Lobos Daycare
A licensed child care center in Mission, Texas 78574
5504 N La Homa Rd Ste F, Mission, Texas 78574. (956) 599-9096.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 8 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hidalgo County: 3
- 1 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 26 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
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?
8 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.
26 inspections on record. The latest, on Mar 16, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Driver Has Current Driver’s License, at the inspection on Mar 19, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
8 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Mar 16, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“2 of 6 children’s records reviewed were missing the child’s immunization record.”
Nov 25, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
“A child’s pair of soiled shorts and underwear were observed over a wooden fence left to dry in the outdoor playground.”
Sep 10, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not discard a container of baby cereal after the expiration date. The expiration date on the container was July 31, 2025.”
Mar 17, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was more than an 18 month difference when infants and toddler children were combined in the infant room. The youngest child in the group was 3 months old and the oldest child was 28 months old.”
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Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver’s education documentation was not translated into English.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The inspectors’ words, 105 words
“A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1)Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (2) Emergency preparedness; (3) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (4 Administering medication; (5) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (6) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (7) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Five school aged children were observed on cell phones and tablet watching videos/shows as they were getting ready for nap time. The content being viewed by children was not age appropriate or related to the operations planned activities. A child was observed playing a game called Roblox, Two children were observed watching videos on You Tube and two other children were observed watching a show called Squid Games. Note: This was addressed with the staff and the electronics were removed and stored and away.”
Mar 19, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Driver Has Current Driver’s License
“The person in charge of transportation did not have a current driver license.”
21 deficiencies older than three years
Jun 14, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were 3 nails observed in the outdoor play area. Note: The nails were removed.”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Three infants were not securely strapped in their chairs on the elevated multiple seater table.”
May 31, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
“Three caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Pre-service trainings.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden fence was repaired. The outdoor play area was observed with 5 cigarette butts and nail on the floor. It was reported the construction workers worked on the outdoor area the previous days. Note: The outdoor area was cleaned during the inspection.”
May 15, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There was no admission information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization for five children in the transportation vehicle which are transported from school.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vehicle/15 passenger does not have a child safety alarm.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A section of the wooden fence was loose which poses a risk to the children during outdoor play.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training records were not available for some staff.”
Feb 16, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
“Medication records were not available for review.”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Four infants were not securely strapped on their feeding chairs.”
Nov 10, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The activity plan was not labeled for a specific group. The current infant activity plan was not posted. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plans were posted.”
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Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The employee list was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current employee list was posted.”
Mar 28, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four out six childrens records were missing the address for the emergency contact.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in/out log did not have the initials of the parent/caregiver. Correct: The sign in/out log was updated during the inspection.”
Mar 1, 2022: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
Feb 9, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“The play yard used by an infant did not have a fitting sheet. -The play yard was not labeled with the infant’s name. Corrected at Inspection: A fitted sheet was placed on the mattress and the play yard was labeled with the infant’s name.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child was not signed by the Health Care Professional.”
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Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There was no Written Feeding Instructions for an infant in care.”
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Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
“The Infant Daily Report was missing the section for Summary of Activities.”
Dec 16, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“There was no gas leak inspection.”
All 33 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 2, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 18, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued May 23, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 84 children.
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.
- 6 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
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).
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 8.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Giggles and Scribbles Day Care and Learning Center, Inc. | 2 |
| Super Star Kids Learning Center L.L.C. | 3 |
| Martha Alicia Garcia | 10 |
| Little Explores Academy and Daycare | 12 |
| Umos Mshs Palmview Center | 6 |
| Kids Joy Academy LLC | 8 |
| Little Lobos Daycare This child care provider | 8 |
| Abc Little Learners Academy LLC | 7 |
| Little Scholars Daycare LLC | 3 |
| Palmview Academy | 3 |
| The Edutainment Zone 4 LLC | 18 |
| Little Lobos Daycare #2 LLC | 15 |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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