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Little Box Learning Center

Child care center · 1201 DOHERTY AVE, Mission, TX 78572-4135 · License 1509744

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 48. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.
Yes
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.
Yes
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.
Yes
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The interior rear-view mirror in the transportation vehicle was broken off the windshield.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing a signed and dated statement or certificate from the employee and the person providing the pre-service training stating the employee has received the pre-service training.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill surfacing materials (shredded wood products) were installed over asphalt. The loose-fill surfacing measured 1 inch in depth.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the caregiver proceeded to wash the infants hands.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the caregiver's documentation showing how the caregiver meets the education qualifications.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with several tearing. This made the diaper changing mat absorbent and hard to clean.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
A caregiver's certificate of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was not available for review at the operation.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The side loading door of the transportation vehicle did not open from the inside of the vehicle.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's record reviewed was missing the following information: (1) Employment begin date (2))A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; (3)A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Personnel policies; and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have information available in the room showing each child's age. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list including each child's name and DOB was created and made available for caregivers in the room.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff files were reviewed: time cards for one staff member, pre-employment affidavit for one staff member and ID for two staff members are missing.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguishers checks were conducted on 06/26/2025. Note: Provider completed and documented CO detector / Fire Extinguisher checks during inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The surfacing material was not installed in the use zones for a play structure in the outdoor playground.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three cots and two floor mats used by children were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the caregiver labeled each cot and mat with the child's name.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (40)

40 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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