Little Leaders Center

10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg, TX 78541Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

33 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 9, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Little Leaders Center
License number
1696585
Location
10541 W MONTE CRISTO RD, Edinburg, TX 78541
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
33 inspections, last inspected March 9, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

94

Total Violations

Mar 9, 2026

Last Inspection

29

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (94)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Feb 18, 2026

The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Feb 18, 2026

The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Feb 18, 2026

Training hours were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Feb 18, 2026

Training hours were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(8)Feb 18, 2026

The four children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Feb 18, 2026

Training hours were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Mar 12, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Mar 12, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Mar 12, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Mar 12, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Oct 10, 2024

The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Oct 10, 2024

The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Oct 10, 2024

The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Oct 10, 2024

The changing pad in the toddler room was observed torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Apr 5, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Apr 5, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Apr 5, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Apr 5, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Oct 21, 2022

Operational policies were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Oct 21, 2022

Operational policies were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Oct 21, 2022

Operational policies were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Oct 21, 2022

Operational policies were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Mar 15, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Mar 15, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Mar 15, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Mar 15, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 22, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 22, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 22, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 22, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-28

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(4)Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(4)Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(4)Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(4)Dec 9, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Dec 9, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(8)Jun 29, 2021

Refrigerator observed to have an uncovered can of corn inside.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 29, 2021

Consumer Product Certification Form dated 11/16/19

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 29, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(8)Jun 29, 2021

Refrigerator observed to have an uncovered can of corn inside.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 29, 2021

Consumer Product Certification Form dated 11/16/19

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 29, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(8)Jun 29, 2021

Refrigerator observed to have an uncovered can of corn inside.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 29, 2021

Consumer Product Certification Form dated 11/16/19

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 29, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(8)Jun 29, 2021

Refrigerator observed to have an uncovered can of corn inside.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 29, 2021

Consumer Product Certification Form dated 11/16/19

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 29, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jun 29, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Leaders Center's safety grade?

Little Leaders Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Leaders Center have?

Little Leaders Center has 94 total violations on record, including 63 critical, 31 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Leaders Center last inspected?

Little Leaders Center was last inspected on March 9, 2026.

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