Rebecca Flores
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Stars Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Little Stars Learning Center
Little Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 24, 2013, for up to 68 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Stars Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Starr 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 Stars Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1499125
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“4 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing training in child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill conducetd was March 18, 2026. The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of April, May or June. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
“5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water. The operation does not provide pool/water activities.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“3 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency prepardness, Building safety, Communicable diseases 2) Transportation 3) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Allergies, Building saefty, Communicable diseases. Transportation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
746.5015(a) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface
“5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water on a concreate surface. *This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the inflatable pool and the inflatable pool was removed from the outdoor area.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“1 out of 6 employee files reviewed is missing a current First Aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Aug 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
“Operational polices was missing updated information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Observed one caregiver with 8 children for age group 0-11months. CORRECTED: when extra staff member arrived to the operation to be in infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
Sep 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1703 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer Children
“Obeserved operation with a total of 14 children in care, a 3 yr old in a classrooom with a 2 month old infant combining smallest child with another child over 18 months of age.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
Sep 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Policies were missing physical activity updates to their policies.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two employee records reviewed to be missing a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two out of four files reviewed were missing Authorization for Emergency Medical Attention information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's Product certification was last reviewed on 3/1/21”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
Mar 7, 2022Visit1 rule cited
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 7, 2022
- Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Oct 13, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two out of four staff training records reviewed are missing training on hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In the infant room; one caregiver was caring for seven children ages of 10mo-12mo. Specified age group was 0-11mo, room was over ratio by 3 children. In the lunch room; two caregivers were caring for 14 children ages 13mo-5yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was greater than 18months.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“Operation has an understanding of what steps to take during an emergency, however, operation does not have an written emergency prepardness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill was conducted and documented on 08/06/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Stars Learning Center
Is Little Stars Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 24, 2013.
When was Little Stars Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Stars Learning Center 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 Stars Learning Center care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Stars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Stars Learning Center'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 Stars Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 487-8013 to ask.
What is Little Stars Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 487-8013.
Where is Little Stars Learning Center?
304 N Mariposa St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Central, 0.2 miles away.