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Little Oaks Learning Center

121 E Mile 2 Rd, Mission, TX 78574
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024

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About Little Oaks Learning Center

Little Oaks Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 29, 2024, for up to 41 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
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 capacity41 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Oaks 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 Oaks Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1793576
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

      “There was no additional employee/caregiver present at the operation during the naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director is in charge of a group of children in the afterschool room on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from meeting their responsibilities.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) 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 (2) 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 Jul 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) 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 (3) 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 Jul 14, 2026

  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits

      “The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operational policies reviewed were missing the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 5/23/2024 - 5/22/2025 on the following topics: (1) Understanding early childhood brain development; (2) Emergency preparedness; (3) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and (5) 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;”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

  4. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

      “The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the operation's procedures on how staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

      “The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the operation's procedures on how children will be reunified with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

  6. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

      “Three cribs used by the infants were not labeled with their names. Corrected at Inspection: The cribs were labeled during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

      “Two exit doors were locked in the operation. Note: The exit doors were unlocked during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

  8. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “Ratios were not being met when the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child. The oldest child was 4 years old and the youngest was a 12-month-old infant.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

  10. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about Little Oaks Learning Center

Is Little Oaks Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 29, 2024.

When was Little Oaks Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Oaks Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Oaks Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Oaks Learning 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 Oaks Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 271-4310 to ask.

What is Little Oaks Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 271-4310.

Where is Little Oaks Learning Center?

121 E Mile 2 Rd, Mission, TX 78574. The nearest other daycare we list is Dreamland Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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