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Little Kids Academy

4814 E Hwy 83, Escobares, TX 78582
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2017
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About

About Little Kids Academy

Little Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Escobares, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 9, 2017, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Starr 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.
Starr 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 Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1658693
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “During inspection one child was observed on an i-pad and another was observed on a phone. No planned activity taking place incorporated screen time and no adult guidance was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when addressed and electronics were stored away*”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “The inner lining of the transportation vehicle was observed detaching from the vehicle. 1 seat belt was observed unable to be fastened. 1 seat belt was observed not secure and bolted to the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water stains, collapsing or missing. Paint in the toddler/Pre-k room was observed pealing off the wall.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

  5. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo 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 Kids Academy

Is Little Kids Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 9, 2017.

When was Little Kids Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 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 Kids Academy care for?

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

Does Little Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 847-2601 to ask.

What is Little Kids Academy's phone number?

(956) 847-2601.

Where is Little Kids Academy?

4814 E Hwy 83, Escobares, TX 78582. The nearest other daycare we list is Apples and Bananas, 1.2 miles away.

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