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Little Leaders Center

10541 W Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2020

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About

About Little Leaders Center

Little Leaders Center is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 3, 2020, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Leaders 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 Leaders Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1696585
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “Training hours were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

  4. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  7. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

  9. Apr 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “Operational policies were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      “One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2022

  4. Dec 22, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2021

  5. Dec 9, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      “There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment

      “Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

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 Leaders Center

Is Little Leaders Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 3, 2020.

When was Little Leaders Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Leaders Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 8 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 Leaders Center care for?

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

Does Little Leaders Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Leaders Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Leaders Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 271-1020 to ask.

What is Little Leaders Center's phone number?

(956) 271-1020.

Where is Little Leaders Center?

10541 W Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541. The nearest other daycare we list is His Little Ones Preschool & Daycare, 2.9 miles away.

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