Little Box Learning Center
1201 DOHERTY AVE, MISSION, TX 78572 4135Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Texas Rising Star rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Texas Rising Star Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes746.5205(1)
- Required Personnel Records746.901
Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements746.901(2)
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Employee Record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service Training by Trainer and Employee746.1329(d)
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely746.5603(c)
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