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Licensed Center · Texas

Little Bloomers

1017 S F St, Harlingen

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
90
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jun 21, 2011
Phone
9563643177

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

12High risk
13Medium-high risk
13Medium risk
2Medium-low risk
1Low risk
24Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

May 15, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 11, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
Oct 27, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 13, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 29, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 31, 2025 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
    Inspector's note: There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-08.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-08.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.) Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-08.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: There were a total of 10 toddlers with 1 caregivver. The specified age was 22 months which caused the classroom to be out of ratio by 1. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the oldest child was moved into the next classroom.) Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-31.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
    Inspector's note: There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-08.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
    Inspector's note: Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-08.
Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-31.
Oct 24, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 19, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 18, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 17, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 20, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
    Inspector's note: There was a napping mat in the afterschool room that had tears on top. It does not allow for proper sanitizing. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by throwing it away) Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 28, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 14, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 13, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
    Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
  • Critical Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
    Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
    Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
Nov 3, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
    Inspector's note: The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.) Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 4, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
    Inspector's note: The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-06.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file) Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-16.
Mar 8, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 23, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 15, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-23.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
    Inspector's note: Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-23.
  • Critical Required Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-23.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.