Little Shining Stars Daycare I
6620 N 23rd, Mcallen, TX
4.3· 23 reviews
Little Valley Scholars Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Little Valley Scholars Academy
Little Valley Scholars Academy is a licensed group home daycare in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 23, 2020, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Valley Scholars Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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 Valley Scholars Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1697941
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills were not practiced for the year 2026. *Fire drill conducted at inspection with an exit time of 22 seconds.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drill records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“Primary caregiver is missing annual trainings: Hazardous materials, Allergies, Building Safety, Communicable diseases”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
747.603(b) - Children's Records- Kept at home and available for review
“1 out of 4 children's records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
747.4605(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“Use zones for slides were not observed in compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's record did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“Primary caregiver did not have the 30 annual training hours for training period: 11/13/21-11/13/22. There 16 out 30 hours trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The play structures in the outdoor play area did not have the required use zone. Corrected at Inspection: The play structures were rearranged and two were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Valley Scholars Academy
Is Little Valley Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 23, 2020.
When was Little Valley Scholars Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Valley Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Valley Scholars Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Valley Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Valley Scholars Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Valley Scholars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 358-9326 to ask.
What is Little Valley Scholars Academy's phone number?
(956) 358-9326.
Where is Little Valley Scholars Academy?
McAllen, TX 78504. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.