Little Dreamers Learning Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
12 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 8, 2025
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 Dreamers Learning Academy
- License number
- 1345006
- Location
- 1801 S 5TH ST STE 106, McAllen, TX 78503
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 37.5/100
- Inspection record
- 12 inspections, last inspected July 8, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
48
Total Violations
Jul 8, 2025
Last Inspection
82
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (48)
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the infant classroom to remain in child/caregiver ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-06
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-06
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-06
A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01
A caregiver did not have the 24 hours of PreService Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01
The activity plans posted in the infant room and after school room did not have a current date. The activity plans in the PreK and toddler room did not have a date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
-The outdoor play area used by the children was observed with more than 16 cigarette butts on the ground. There were reds ants and exposed tree roots which are a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. -There were paint cans underneath the hand washing sink used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: A safety latch for the cabinet door was installed during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children's files did not have a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The Infant Daily Report did not include the section, Summary of Activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
The Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills is not being maintained since the drills for September 2021 conducted were not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The safety documentation was updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Dreamers Learning Academy's safety grade?
Little Dreamers Learning Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 37.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Little Dreamers Learning Academy have?
Little Dreamers Learning Academy has 48 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Little Dreamers Learning Academy last inspected?
Little Dreamers Learning Academy was last inspected on July 8, 2025.