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Little Leaders Center

Child care center · 10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg, TX 78541-4005 · License 1696585

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 29. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Training hours were not available for review.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were not available for review.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Training hours were not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were not available for review.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were not available for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Training hours were not available for review.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Training hours were not available for review.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were not available for review.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were not available for review.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Training hours were not available for review.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Two infants were placed in play yards labeled with other infant's names. Caregiver reported the operation uses 3 play yards for the 4 infants enrolled.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver moved child into a play yard after being informed by Inspector.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was providing care of 10 children including three infants, and four children under the age of 4. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Director stepped in to comply with child/caregiver ratio.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational policies were not available for review.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out of 4 childrens files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Healthcare Statement, Immunization Information 2) Parent's Rights 3) Parent's Rights 4) Emergency Contact, Release Information, Parent's Rights
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 12 children under the care of one caregiver. There were 4 infants, 3 toddlers, and 5 Pre-k children. Operation was deficient in child/caregiver ratio. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as Director of operation arrived to operation and group of children was divided into two groups.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Training hours were not available for review.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Paint is cracking and peeling in several sections of walls and classroom door entrances. Areas needing paint repair vary from approximately 1 inch to 6 inches in length. Approximately 8 feet in length of wall trim was observed to be detaching from wall.

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

Inspections (64)

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

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