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Little Texans Learning Academy

1118 W Palma Vista Dr, Palmview, TX 78572
licensed capacity
112
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2022

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About Little Texans Learning Academy

Little Texans Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Palmview, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2022, for up to 112 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
112 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 capacity112 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Texans Learning 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.
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 Texans Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
112 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1716555
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Food allergy emergency plans are missing for three children diagnosed with food allergies.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025

  5. Dec 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Ten children's records were reviewed: one is missing immunization records, two are missing health statement and one is missing special care information.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Ten staff files were reviewed: two are missing preemployment affidavit, one is missing notarized affidavit, two are missing valid high school diploma and two are missing current first aid/cpr training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “In the prek room; two clorox bottles were stored underneath the sink cabinet and accessible to children. In the school age room; a cleaning product (Fabuloso) was stored underneath a sink and accessible to children. There was a decomposed pumpkin on top of a fridge and a expired gallon of milk inside the fridge. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were moved and a lock was installed in the prek3 sink cabinet. Pumpkin and milk were disposed off.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an incident with a child walking out of the center unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024

  8. May 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less

      “The use zone in front of the exit of a slide extended 4 feet 11 inches and not at least the required six feet.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

      “The first aid kit in one of two transportation vehicles was incomplete. Tweezers were missing from the first aid kit. Note: This was Corrected during the inspection as a pair of tweezers were obtained and placed in the first aid kit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The director and a caregiver who conducts transportation were not current in the required transportation safety training. The training was last completed on January 20,2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      “Soiled diapers were observed inside a trash can with no lid in a children's restroom. Note: This was COREECTED during the inspection as the trash can was replaced with another trash can that included a cover.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Several children in the pre-k room were not sleeping on their assigned floor mat.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “An electrical outlet within children's reach did not have a childproof cover in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a childproof cover was placed on the electrical outlet.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 10, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

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

      “The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available in the transportation vehicle binder for four children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “Toddler caregiver was observed to be using their cell phone while caring for four toddlers in the outdoor playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

  6. Oct 27, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The Children's Products Certification form that certifies that the operation has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center was not current. The date documented on the form was 9/28/2020. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list and updated the CPSC form.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “1 out of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's health statement. 1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's current immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 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 Texans Learning Academy

Is Little Texans Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2022.

When was Little Texans Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Texans Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 10 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 Texans Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Little Texans Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Texans Learning Academy'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 Texans Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 600-8179 to ask.

What is Little Texans Learning Academy's phone number?

(956) 600-8179.

Where is Little Texans Learning Academy?

1118 W Palma Vista Dr, Palmview, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I, 0.2 miles away.

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