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Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC

216 N 11th St, McAllen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #33 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #33 of 55 centers in McAllen
1High risk
1Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 6 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 22, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Oct 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety2
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumNov 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: -SIDS / Shaken Baby -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Communicable Diseases
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
Lesson plans posted were from December and there were no specific planned activities for the day.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Three out of four children's records reviewed are missing up to date immunization records. One out of four children's records reviewed is missing child s physician or anemergency-care facility information.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
Medium LowJan 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80% §746.1311(j)
Administering Medications and Food Allergies trainings were completed and presented by the same person on the date/time.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing / need to updates under the following items: -Days of operation -Policy regarding illness and exclusion criteria -Suspension / Expulsion policy -Meals provided -Immunization Records requirements -Enrollment Procedures -Physical / Outdoor Activity policy including duration, type, setting, recommended footwear and clothing and extreme weather criteria -Inclusive Care Services
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One out of four staff files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection. A second file is missing TB test and statements regarding orientation, personnel and operational policies. A third file missing statements regarding orientation, personnel and operational policies.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
Medium HighFeb 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drill conducted on 01/016/2023 took 5 minutes.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
MediumFeb 6, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three out of four staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on communicable diseases, food allergies and shaken baby / safe sleep.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
HighMar 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Binder taken during transportation routes is missing the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Transportation vehicle is missing center s name and telephone number clearly visible on the outside of the vehicle.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
MediumMar 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's Product Safety Recall List was last reviewed and certified on 09/03/2020.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 24, 2014
DirectorMercedes Martinez
Phone9566829454
State operation #1538893

Common questions

Does Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes McAllen, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 7, 2022: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC compare with other daycares in McAllen?

It is tied for #33 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC last inspected?

Oct 22, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1538893 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.