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Little Braves Learning Academy

841 E Austin Ave, Alamo, TX 78516 · Hidalgo County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Braves Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Alamo, TX, licensed for up to 56 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 11). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 17 centers in Alamo and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#15 of 17 centers in Alamo
4High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video a caregiver yelling at the children several times as a method of discipline.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2026
HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it is observed in a video a caregiver grabbing a child to force child to sit down.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2026
Medium HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that children's hands were not being washed after a diaper change.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2026
Medium HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that a caregiver was using her cellphone to text and listen to a message while caring for children.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2026
HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in several videos that an infant about 9 months old was left unsupervised several times.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2026
HighMay 20, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer(restrictive device). Note: Child was removed from bouncer and placed in the crib.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 20, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Three children under the age of 2 years old were observed watching tv. Note: The tv was immediately turned off.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumJun 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The following required trainings hazardous materials, allergic reactions, building safety, medication administration, emergency preparedness for the year 1/10/2024-1/10/2025.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
MediumJun 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One employee was missing the required training medication administration for the year 2/19/2024-2/19/2025.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drill for the month of December was not practiced. Note: A practice fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
Fire inspection expired on 1/11/2025. Appointment was set up for 1/15/2025 at 2 pm.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity56 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 16, 2024
DirectorCorina Lavin
Phone9562231122
State operation #1791873

Common questions

Does Little Braves Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Little Braves Learning Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Braves Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Braves Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Braves Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Alamo, 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 Little Braves Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 21, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Braves Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Alamo?

It is #15 of 17 centers in Alamo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Braves Learning Academy last inspected?

Sep 22, 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 1791873 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.