ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Little Leaders Center

10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, EDINBURG, TX 78541

License #1696585 | Expires: Dec 3, 2020

Day Care Center
Type
29
Capacity
16
Inspections
22
Violations

Compliance Summary

4
Critical
11
Serious
7
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Feb 18, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 12, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Nov 8, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 6, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Oct 10, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Apr 24, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 5, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Apr 21, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 21, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jul 11, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 22, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 15, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Dec 22, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Dec 9, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 8
Jul 22, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 29, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 7

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Mar 31, 2025

Serious Corrected

The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2024

Critical Corrected

Transportation vehicle is designed to fit 15 people. It does not have the required electronic child safety alarm.

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2024

Moderate Corrected

Operational policies were not available for review.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

Moderate Corrected

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.

Corrected: Mar 15, 2022

Serious Corrected

Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation. Transportation training on file was completed in 2019.

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

Serious Corrected

CPR and 1st Aid training certificates were expired for two caregivers as observed during inspection. Trainings expired in July and August of 2021.

Corrected: Dec 29, 2021

Serious Corrected

Two bottles used on this day observed in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.

Corrected: Dec 10, 2021

Moderate Corrected

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.

Corrected: Dec 9, 2021

Moderate Corrected

Feeding instructions were not available for review for two infants present during inspection.

Serious Corrected

A slide with a height of 29 inches located in the outdoor playground did not have surfacing in the use zone of equipment.

Serious Corrected

Transportation training was not available for review for Director of operation who provided transportation during the inspection.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

Refrigerator observed to have an uncovered can of corn inside.

Critical Corrected

Vehicle observed to not have a fire extinguisher available in case of an emergency.

Serious Corrected

Building grounds observed indoor area had visible wall and ceiling deterioration. Walls had visible chip marks and bottom trimming on the wall was coming apart wit nails observed to be sticking out. Ceiling had 4 tiles with water marks on ceiling, air vent had accumulation of dirt and dust. Restroom trashcan observed with an uncovered lid and soiled toilet paper inside. Caregiver specified restroom is used when the other is occupied, CORRECTED at inspection when trashcan was cleaned out and lid was placed in trashcan. Outdoor play structure had accumulation of dirt and cobwebs on and inside structures.

Moderate Corrected

Infant sleeping in crib that does not pertain to child based on the name labeling observed on wall.

Moderate Corrected

Consumer Product Certification Form dated 11/16/19

Critical Corrected

Ifant observed in room sleeping in crib unsupervised. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.

Serious Corrected

Electrical outlet in the restroom observed to not have childproof cover and accessible to children.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.