Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 0.48
Little Kids Academy
4814 E HWY 83, Escobares, TX 78582-5509
- Operation number:
- 1658693
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Starr
- Capacity:
- 34
- License effective:
- August 9, 2017
- Hours:
- 09:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9568472601
- Email:
- Littlekids_academy@ymail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Little Kids Academy from September 24, 2021 through July 15, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved individual needs and accommodations.
Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 78582
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During inspection one child was observed on an i-pad and another was observed on a phone. No planned activity taking place incorporated screen time and no adult guidance was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when addressed and electronics were stored away*
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water stains, collapsing or missing. Paint in the toddler/Pre-k room was observed pealing off the wall.
- Correction deadline
- August 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The inner lining of the transportation vehicle was observed detaching from the vehicle. 1 seat belt was observed unable to be fastened. 1 seat belt was observed not secure and bolted to the vehicle.
- Correction deadline
- August 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
- Official code
- 746.5603(c)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The following trainings were not available for review for one caregiver. Training year 07/2020-07/2021 Emergency preparedness Administering medication. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 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 Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 4 out of 4 nap time cots used during nap time were not labeled with children's names as observed during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
- Official code
- 746.4503(b)