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Tiny Tunes Learning Academy

2900 N Erica St, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Tiny Tunes Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Pharr, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (2 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. 71% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 47 centers in Pharr and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 61%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #30 of 47 centers in Pharr
0High risk
1Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 14, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications1
Building & playground safety1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
One of the caregiver records being reviewed is missing 1 hour training for prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment required for the annual trainings.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023
MediumJun 20, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
During nap time the mats did not have enough space to walk between them. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver rearranged the mats giving space between them for caregivers to walk.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The ceiling air vent was dusty on the outside area. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the vent was cleaned and the air filter was replaced with a new one. In the toddler restroom there was a can of hairspray that stated keep out of reach of children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the hairspray from under the changing area making it inaccessible to the children.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Cribs were labeled with letters but there was no list as to who the crib belongs to. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver posted a list on the wall with the letter and the child who it belonged to.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 25, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification §746.901(8)
Staff files were reviewed 3 out of the 5 staff files were missing photo identification. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver made a copy of the 3 employees who were missing the photo identification in the file.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name §746.3501(5)
There was an ointment in the infant room that was not labeled with the child name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver put the name of the child on the ointment.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 15, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
During application inspection the staff files were evaluated. The employee personnel records were missing for the employees.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 16, 2022
DirectorShameka Mendoza
Phone9562231053
State operation #1743949

Common questions

Does Tiny Tunes Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Tiny Tunes Learning Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Tiny Tunes Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Tiny Tunes Learning Academy had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 7 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Tiny Tunes Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Pharr?

It is tied for #30 of 47 centers in Pharr by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tiny Tunes Learning Academy last inspected?

Oct 14, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 78577

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 1743949 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.