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Little Diamondbacks Learning Center

1001 S Shary Blvd Ste 4, Alton, TX 785734.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2022

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About Little Diamondbacks Learning Center

Little Diamondbacks Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alton, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 23, 2022, for up to 54 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
54 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 capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Diamondbacks 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 Diamondbacks Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1748367
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1

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. Aug 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The Children's Products Certification form was not current. The CPSC form available for review had a date on 6/16/2025. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as a CPSC form was completed and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “A ceiling panel was observed with water stains around it in the pre-k room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat in a toddler room was observed with tears. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the torn diaper changing mat was replaced.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “Child Care Regulation was not notified before making changes to the infant room space. The infant room was switched with an afterschool room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

  3. Jun 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill surfacing (shredded rubber) was not maintained at the proper depth of six inches. Areas around the play structure and slide exits had loose fill surfacing measuring 2-3 inches in depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested

      “The electronic smoke alarm system was not currently tested. The documentation available for review indicated the date of the last inspection was on 7/5/2023 and an inspection is due annually.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

  7. Sep 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Eight children's files were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file has a food allergy emergency plan that is missing the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024

  8. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Children's Product Safety Certification Form was last signed on 7/14/2022. Note: Provider is signed up to receive email notification for all recalls and signed the form during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Operation has a play-structure surrounded by 3-5 inches of tire mulch.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. May 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms are torn.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(27) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks

      “Operational Policies are missing procedures for conducting health checks.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

  2. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “Binder taken during transportation routes is missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provided added a copy of the 2nd page of the admission form to the transportation binder.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “One out five staff files reviewed is missing a copy of high school diploma/GED or equivalent.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

  6. Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Little Diamondbacks Learning Center

Is Little Diamondbacks Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 23, 2022.

When was Little Diamondbacks Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Diamondbacks Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Diamondbacks Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Diamondbacks 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 Diamondbacks Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 240-7025 to ask.

What is Little Diamondbacks Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 240-7025.

Where is Little Diamondbacks Learning Center?

1001 S Shary Blvd Ste 4, Alton, TX 78573.

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