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Little Angels Learning Center #2

305 N Us Highway 83, Zapata, TX 78076 · Zapata County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Angels Learning Center #2 is a licensed child care center in Zapata, TX, licensed for up to 57 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in Zapata and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 7 centers in Zapata
2High risk
5Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios1
Background checks1
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 16-month-old child was observed to be in the same classroom as a 3 year olds and 4 year olds.
Correction verified May 29, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
Two caregivers were observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
Correction verified May 29, 2026
Medium HighJun 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Surfacing for slide did not meet required depth of six inches. Surfacing was less than an inch in depth and Mulch area had dirt exposure indicating the surfacing has been worn down.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighJun 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
Caregiver file reviewed, no preservice training was completed for non-exempt staff member.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
HighDec 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/23.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
Medium HighJun 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §746.603(a)(8)
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The use zone in front of the slide did not extend at least six feet.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity57 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 20, 2024
DirectorCristina Benavides
Phone9567503262
State operation #1790046

Common questions

Does Little Angels Learning Center #2 take infants?

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

What are Little Angels Learning Center #2’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Angels Learning Center #2 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Angels Learning Center #2 cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Angels Learning Center #2 for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Texas area, which includes Zapata, is $31.00 a day for infants, $30.20 a day for toddlers and $29.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Angels Learning Center #2 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 21, 2026: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Angels Learning Center #2 compare with other daycares in Zapata?

It is #5 of 7 centers in Zapata by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Angels Learning Center #2 last inspected?

May 29, 2026. 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 1790046 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.