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Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care

1909 W MILE 3 RD STE 100-300, Mission, TX 78573-4278

Operation number:
1692028
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
49
License effective:
August 5, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9569970552
Email:
littleharvardedu@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 18 available inspections for Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care from April 20, 2022 through March 18, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 5, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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
18

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78573

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.33
Local median
1.35

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.81

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
February 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Official code
746.2417(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
May 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 12/7/2020.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
Official code
745.621(b)(3)