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Little Apple Learning Center

701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, Elsa, TX 78543
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2018

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About

About Little Apple Learning Center

Little Apple Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 26, 2018, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Apple Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Apple Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1662612
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

  2. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023

  6. Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant

      “There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

  9. Nov 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022

  10. Oct 27, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 1, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Apple Learning Center

Is Little Apple Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 26, 2018.

When was Little Apple Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Apple Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Little Apple Learning Center care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Apple Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Apple Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Apple Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 567-5009 to ask.

What is Little Apple Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 567-5009.

Where is Little Apple Learning Center?

701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, Elsa, TX 78543.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).