Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 20, 1987

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
300 PECAN BLVD, MCALLEN, TX 78501 2355
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
April 20, 1987
Operation number
222695
Licensed capacity
192 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits2,865
Citations recorded14
Record coversApril 25, 2022 – February 18, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High1
Medium High7
Medium5
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionFebruary 18, 20261 citation recorded1 of 814 standards cited at this visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
1 out off 4 files reviewed was missing an notoraized affidavit .

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 493 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 21, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 12, 20245 citations recorded5 of 771 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium
Five out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing training on abuse/neglect. Two out of ten staff training records are missing food allergy training. One out of ten training records is missing building and physical premises safety training.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2024.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
Operation's playground has play-structures surrounded by 3-4 inches of rubber mulch.

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2024.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High
One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent.

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Ten children's records were reviewed. All files are missing parent right's statement. One files is missing updated immunization records and one file immunization records. Seven files are missing updated special care statement.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - BenefitsRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Physical / Outdoor activities benefits, duration, type, setting and plan during extreme weather. (28) Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2024.

InspectionAugust 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 10, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 24, 20234 citations recorded4 of 194 standards cited at this visit
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High
Infant was observed to be wearing around their neck, an Amber teething necklace. Note: Caregiver removed necklace during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
One of the toilets in the 3 year old classroom was out of service. There is a pile of doors leaning against the walls in the restroom that the children have access to.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Employee records were missing training recores on the following topics: Emergency Prepardness,, Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Communicable Disease, and one record missing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.

Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Allergy plan for one child's record reviewed was missing the possible symptoms and steps to take during an allergy reaction.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 7, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High
During the course of the investigation, it was determined staff used statements focused on negative behavior when children don't listen or participate in activity as directed by caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 25, 20223 citations recorded3 of 583 standards cited at this visit
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
One out of ten children's records reviewed indicates child has a food allergy and there is not a food allergy plan in file.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2022.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Seven out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings including the following topics: -Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Building and Building Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
Operation playground has structures with a height over 20 inches, there is less than 6 inches of mulch surrounding the structures.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.