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Southern Littles Academy, LLC

702 E EXPRESSWAY 83 STE B21, Donna, TX 78537-2749

Operation number:
1720253
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:
50
License effective:
November 3, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9564611333
Email:
southernlittles21@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 24 available inspections for Southern Littles Academy, LLC from September 30, 2021 through August 5, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from April 7, 2026 through August 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78537

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.46
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.48

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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Official code
746.3505(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Official code
746.901(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
Correction deadline
April 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)