Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center
5509 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX
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Little Rockets Academy
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Little Rockets Academy
Little Rockets Academy is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 7, 2010, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Rockets Academy 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 Rockets Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1030686
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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Jun 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“2 out of 8 children's files reviewed were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A copy of the most recent annual sanitation inspection was not observed at the childcare center.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“A copy of the most recent fire inspection was not obserevd at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“6 out of 8 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Child Maltreatment, Transportation, Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, SIDS.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The director and 2 employees lack up to date transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
- Apr 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The last severe weather and lock down drill documented was 1/8/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
Aug 2, 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 those who had not been sign in.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was not securely strapped on the high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
Aug 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“A wading pool in the infant outdoor play area was observed with about an inch of water. Corrected at Inspection: The pool was emptied and removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor fence was observed damaged and loose.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The mats used by the children during naptime were labeled with a number but there was no list of names to the assigned mats. Corrected at Inspection: The list was created for the number/child assigned mats.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant who is formula fed did not have a current infant feeding instruction form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director did not have a current annual transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
Show 4 earlier visits
- Apr 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
“The infant play yards were not labeled with the infant's name. Corrected at Inspection: The play yards were labeled with the infant's name.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“There was no current activity plan for the preschool and infant group.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The vents in the afterschool classroom were observed with dust and debris. There was floor tile missing in the afterschool classroom. There outdoor play area was observed with 2 used face masks and trash (plastic wrappers & bags) on the ground. There was a water hose that posed a tripping hazard to the children in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There was no current infant feeding instructions for a 5 month old infant. The last infant feeding instructions was from 05/16/22.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Rockets Academy
Is Little Rockets Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 7, 2010.
When was Little Rockets Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Rockets Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Rockets Academy care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Rockets Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Rockets Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Rockets Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 322-8122 to ask.
What is Little Rockets Academy's phone number?
(956) 322-8122.
Where is Little Rockets Academy?
5201 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Kids Daycare & Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.