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Maria's Little Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Maria's Little Learning Center
Maria's Little Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Odem, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Maria's Little Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in San Patricio 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$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Maria's Little Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1799546
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have the following annual mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026
Aug 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection was not issued due to letters not being painted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“A required gas leak inspection has not been conducted at this operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
- Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of eight children's records were missing their immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“There was no high school diploma, or transcript in one of the caregivers file, showing education or requirements met.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was not present upon inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Upon inspection the fire inspection was not conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Maria's Little Learning Center
Is Maria's Little Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 2025.
When was Maria's Little Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maria's Little Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 6 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 Maria's Little Learning Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Maria's Little Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Maria's Little Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Where is Maria's Little Learning Center?
202 Cook, Odem, TX 78370. The nearest other daycare we list is Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center 2, 6.9 miles away.