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Little Bloomers

1017 S F St, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Accepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#36 of 37 centers in Harlingen
12High risk
13Medium High risk
13Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
41 citations from 24 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications9
Staff ratios8
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork4
Other standards4
Caregiver conduct3
Supervision1
Child protection1
Background checks1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium HighJan 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.)
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 31, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.)
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
MediumMar 20, 2024InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
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)
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 13, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
Medium HighDec 13, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge §746.1013(c)
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.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
HighDec 13, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
Medium HighDec 13, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
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.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
HighDec 13, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
HighDec 13, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
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.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
MediumNov 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 4, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighOct 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
HighFeb 15, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
MediumFeb 15, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
HighFeb 15, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
MediumFeb 15, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
HighFeb 15, 2023Found during an investigationBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
Medium HighOct 20, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
Medium HighOct 20, 2022InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
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.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
MediumOct 20, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served §746.3301(f)
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium LowMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022
HighMar 1, 2022InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2022
HighDec 13, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
LowDec 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam §746.1105(2)
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2022
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2022
HighDec 13, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
HighDec 10, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity90 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 21, 2011
DirectorRebecca Mata
Phone9563643177
State operation #1129366

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.

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 1129366 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.