Little Apple Learning Center
Licensed Center in Elsa, Texas. License #1662612, issued October 26, 2018.
- Address
- 701 E Edinburg Ave Suite G, Elsa, TX 78543
- Phone
- (956) 567-5009
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 3-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since March 4, 2025. From the state's provider report of October 27, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 3,764 standards at Little Apple Learning Center between August 1, 2022 and April 23, 2026 and recorded 25 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 2 | 241 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 2 | 215 | 2 |
| Personnel | 3 | 458 | 3 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 2 | 108 | 0 |
| Activities | 2 | 68 | 1 |
| Infants | 3 | 267 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| School-age | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Discipline | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Naptime | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 286 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 4 | 384 | 1 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 271 | 4 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,705 of those standards. The remaining 59, including 11 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 12 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on April 23, 2026, and 25 citations.
- 5High
- 10Medium High
- 10Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 25. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High April 23, 2026 Correction verified May 1, 2026
746.1309(d): Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
- Medium High April 23, 2026 Correction verified April 27, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
- Medium April 23, 2026 Correction verified May 1, 2026
746.1311(e): Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
- Medium May 23, 2023 Correction verified May 25, 2023
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
- Medium February 7, 2023 Correction verified February 16, 2023
746.2405(3): Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
- High February 7, 2023 Correction verified February 16, 2023
746.2426: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
- Medium November 10, 2022 Correction verified December 6, 2022
746.901: Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
- Medium High October 27, 2022 Correction verified November 9, 2022
746.1315(b): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
- Medium High October 27, 2022 Correction verified November 10, 2022
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
- High October 27, 2022 Correction verified November 10, 2022
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
- Medium October 27, 2022 Correction verified November 10, 2022
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
- Medium October 27, 2022 Correction verified November 10, 2022
746.2203(b): Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
- Medium October 27, 2022 Correction verified November 10, 2022
746.901: Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
- Medium October 27, 2022 Correction verified November 9, 2022
746.2421(a): Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
- Medium August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 8, 2022
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
- Medium High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 16, 2022
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
- High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 16, 2022
746.5105: Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
- Medium August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 8, 2022
746.4503(b): Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
- High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 16, 2022
746.2415(b): AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
- Medium High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 8, 2022
746.5305: Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
- Medium High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 8, 2022
746.4901(a): Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
- High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 2, 2022
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
- Medium High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 8, 2022
746.5202(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
- Medium High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 8, 2022
746.5205(1): Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
- Medium High August 1, 2022 Correction verified August 8, 2022
746.1315(b): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
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