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Texas records · JIM WELLS County · ALICE

Prodigy Child Academy, Inc.

Licensed Center in ALICE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 5, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1005 1/2 E 6TH ST, ALICE, TX 78332 4657
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
December 5, 2013
Operation number
1517482
Licensed capacity
68 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record5
Assessments on record3
Standards evaluated across those visits3,781
Citations recorded28
Record coversDecember 3, 2021 – July 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High10
Medium High14
Medium3
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
A two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 10 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 5, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.

Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 11, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 26, 20252 citations recorded2 of 662 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System TestedRisk level: Medium High
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025.

InspectionAugust 11, 20253 citations recorded3 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 28, 20254 citations recorded4 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance noticeRisk level: Medium High
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 22, 20242 citations recorded2 of 543 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers SafeRisk level: Medium High
The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.

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

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 16, 20233 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 1, 20235 citations recorded5 of 718 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and ComfortingRisk level: Medium High
During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.

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

AssessmentFebruary 13, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentNovember 21, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 571 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 3, 20211 citation recorded1 of 603 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.

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

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