Little Bloomers
Little Bloomers is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 41 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (9 of 41). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #36 of 37 centers in Harlingen and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
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.
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
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.)
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
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.)
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.
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)
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
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.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
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.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
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.
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
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.
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
Two children files are missing immunization records.
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Bloomers take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Little Bloomers’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Little Bloomers accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Little Bloomers had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 31, 2025: “Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Little Bloomers compare with other daycares in Harlingen?
It is #36 of 37 centers in Harlingen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Bloomers last inspected?
May 15, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1129366 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.