Martha Alicia Garcia
Mission, TX 78574 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Lobos Daycare #2
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Little Lobos Daycare #2
Little Lobos Daycare #2 is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 9, 2024, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lobos Daycare #2 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Little Lobos Daycare #2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1788312
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“5 of 6 personnel records reivewed were missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Two infants were not using their assigned crib. A caregiver was observed taking out an infant from the crib and placing a different infant in the same crib without prior sanitation.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing pad in a toddler room was torn. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the diaper changing pad was replaced with a new diaper changing pad.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver's education documentation received outside of the United States was not translated into English. Note: This was corrected during inspection as the education documents were translated into English and added to the caregivers record.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“1 of 10 children's record reviewed was missing a Statement of the child s health from a health-care professional, and the child's immnuzation record was not current.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have current training in transportation safety. The training certificate reviewed had a date of completion 4/10/2025. Note: This was CORRECTED as the director completed a transportation safety training online during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Three bottles were not labeled with the infant's first name and initial of last name. Note: The bottles were labeled with the required information during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher in 2 of 2 transportation vehicles were not currently serviced. The date of service on the fire extinguishers were April 2024 and January 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A wooden playhouse was observed with chipping paint and a wooden flower board was observed with some of the chalk paint chipping in the outdoor playground. This posed a safety/health hazard as the areas with chipping paint were accessible to children. Note: The playhouse was removed from the outdoor playground during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not observed to be maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. The black plastic underneath the mulch was visible.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Four vents in the operation were observed with dust and debris.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The infant daily report was missing the activities and mood for the day.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The training records for three staff were not available for review. The most recent health inspection report was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for the child who had not been sign in.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Two ceiling vents and one ceiling light panel were observed loose which are a risk if they fall. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were fixed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lobos Daycare #2
Is Little Lobos Daycare #2 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 9, 2024.
When was Little Lobos Daycare #2 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lobos Daycare #2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Lobos Daycare #2 care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Lobos Daycare #2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Lobos Daycare #2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Lobos Daycare #2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 599-9007 to ask.
What is Little Lobos Daycare #2's phone number?
(956) 599-9007.
Where is Little Lobos Daycare #2?
3700 W Mile 5 Rd, Mission, TX 78574. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Explores Academy and Daycare, 0.8 miles away.