Texas records · HIDALGO County · WESLACO

The Growing Patch Early Learning Center

Licensed Center in WESLACO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 30, 2012

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 713 S MISSOURI AVE, WESLACO, TX 78596 6941
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 30, 2012
Operation number: 1450527
Licensed capacity: 86 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 record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,626
Citations recorded	22
Record covers	February 9, 2022 – January 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	9
Medium	7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 16, 20262 citations recorded2 of 518 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.

Correction verified by the state on February 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2026.

InspectionJune 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 747 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 20, 20242 citations recorded2 of 481 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)

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

InspectionJuly 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 477 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 9, 20245 citations recorded5 of 309 standards cited at this visit

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium

There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or CribRisk level: High

There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)

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

There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesRisk level: Medium

The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionMay 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 206 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 685 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 615 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionFebruary 23, 20222 citations recorded2 of 10 standards cited at this visit

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2022.

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2022.

InspectionFebruary 9, 202211 citations recorded11 of 573 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: Medium High

A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022.

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.

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

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium

Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High

First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022.

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