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Little Lobos Daycare

5504 N La Homa Rd Ste F, Mission, TX 785744.8· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2022

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About Little Lobos Daycare

Little Lobos Daycare is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 23, 2022, for up to 84 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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

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
84 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 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 capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lobos Daycare 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 Lobos Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1731216
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 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 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

  2. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home

      “A child's pair of soiled shorts and underwear were observed over a wooden fence left to dry in the outdoor playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  4. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      “Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not discard a container of baby cereal after the expiration date. The expiration date on the container was July 31, 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

  6. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “There was more than an 18 month difference when infants and toddler children were combined in the infant room. The youngest child in the group was 3 months old and the oldest child was 28 months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

      “A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “Five school aged children were observed on cell phones and tablet watching videos/shows as they were getting ready for nap time. The content being viewed by children was not age appropriate or related to the operations planned activities. A child was observed playing a game called Roblox, Two children were observed watching videos on You Tube and two other children were observed watching a show called Squid Games. Note: This was addressed with the staff and the electronics were removed and stored and away.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1)Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (2) Emergency preparedness; (3) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (4 Administering medication; (5) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (6) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (7) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025

  8. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
  1. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License

      “The person in charge of transportation did not have a current driver license.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  5. Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Three infants were not securely strapped in their chairs on the elevated multiple seater table.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There were 3 nails observed in the outdoor play area. Note: The nails were removed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

  10. May 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The wooden fence was repaired. The outdoor play area was observed with 5 cigarette butts and nail on the floor. It was reported the construction workers worked on the outdoor area the previous days. Note: The outdoor area was cleaned during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

      “Three caregivers did not have the 24 hours of Pre-service trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023

  11. May 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

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

      “There was no admission information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization for five children in the transportation vehicle which are transported from school.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Training records were not available for some staff.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A section of the wooden fence was loose which poses a risk to the children during outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

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

      “The transportation vehicle/15 passenger does not have a child safety alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023

  12. May 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Feb 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Four infants were not securely strapped on their feeding chairs.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3805(d) - Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months

      “Medication records were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023

  15. Feb 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. Nov 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “The employee list was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current employee list was posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “The activity plan was not labeled for a specific group. The current infant activity plan was not posted. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plans were posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

  17. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Mar 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “The sign in/out log did not have the initials of the parent/caregiver. Correct: The sign in/out log was updated during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Four out six childrens records were missing the address for the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

  21. Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022

  22. Feb 9, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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 those who had not been sign in.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “There was no Written Feeding Instructions for an infant in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child was not signed by the Health Care Professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The play yard used by an infant did not have a fitting sheet. -The play yard was not labeled with the infant's name. Corrected at Inspection: A fitted sheet was placed on the mattress and the play yard was labeled with the infant's name.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities

      “The Infant Daily Report was missing the section for Summary of Activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022

  23. Dec 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “There was no gas leak inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 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 Lobos Daycare

Is Little Lobos Daycare licensed?

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

When was Little Lobos Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lobos Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 care for?

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

Does Little Lobos Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Lobos Daycare'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 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 599-9096 to ask.

What is Little Lobos Daycare's phone number?

(956) 599-9096.

Where is Little Lobos Daycare?

5504 N La Homa Rd Ste F, Mission, TX 78574. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Explores Academy and Daycare, 0.2 miles away.

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