Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.23
- Local median
- 1.07
Little Dreamers Learning Academy
1801 S 5TH ST STE 106, Mcallen, TX 78503-2919
- Operation number:
- 1345006
- 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:
- 82
- License effective:
- November 28, 2011
- Hours:
- 06:45 AM-11:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
- Phone:
- 9566869300
- Email:
- aleydagh77@hotmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Little Dreamers Learning Academy from October 28, 2021 through June 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 19, 2023 and involved background screening.
Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Five later inspections, from August 2, 2023 through June 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 78503
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 40%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.3
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
- Official code
- 746.3317(8)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
- Correction deadline
- November 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- November 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
- Official code
- 746.3207(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- -The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 28, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
- Official code
- 746.2205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
- 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's files did not have a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- October 28, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
- Official code
- 746.2431(5)