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Texas records · HIDALGO County · ELSA

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Licensed Center in ELSA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 8, 2016

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
309 WILSON, ELSA, TX 78543
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
November 8, 2016
Operation number
1619859
Licensed capacity
118 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,723
Citations recorded28
Record coversOctober 11, 2021 – July 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High17
Medium6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 2, 20261 citation recorded1 of 647 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
One out six records reviewed was missing the required annual trainings building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration, and emergency preparedness for the annual year 5/15/2025- 5/15/2026.

Correction verified by the state on July 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 24, 20264 citations recorded4 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting PeriodsRisk level: Medium
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that children were placed in a feeding table for 30 minutes as a waiting period while caregiver filled out forms.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video a caregiver changing diapers but did not wash any of the children's hands after the diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that three caregivers were using their personal phones while caring for children.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was observed in a video that the caregiver gave the children a snack, cookies, placing them on the table without any plates or napkins.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 7, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High
Based on the preponderance evidence a caregiver restrained a child between a table and herself as a method of guidance and redirection of children. This method of guidance does not encourage self-control.

Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was grabbed and pulled up forcibly by a caregiver as a method of discipline and guidance.

Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 26, 20251 citation recorded1 of 618 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Four out five employee records reviewed for their annual year were missing the required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration emergency preparedness, and communicable diseases.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 581 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 18, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 679 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 13, 20234 citations recorded4 of 585 standards cited at this visit
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
Last fire drill and Co Detector checks were documented on 02/2023. Per provider checks and drill were conducted March and for April last week but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4813(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding)Risk level: Medium High
Merry-go-cycle is within 2-4 ft feet from two metal poles.

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2023.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
Trash cans in the restrooms were observed without lids.

Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands WashedRisk level: Medium High
Diaper changing mat in the older infant room is torn.

Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 9, 20221 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Sideboard in the restroom within school-age room #1 is lose exposing some of the wall material.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022.

InspectionJuly 15, 202210 citations recorded10 of 576 standards cited at this visit
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
No CO detector nor fire extinguisher checks were documented for 2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented checks.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)Risk level: Medium High
Use zones surrounding a spring see-saw and merry-go-cycle did not meet the required six feet. Note: This was corrected during inspection when provider removed a merry-go-cycle and see-saw from playground.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
A 7 passenger van used for transportation is missing a fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3001(3) - Field Trips - Written List of ChildrenRisk level: High
A written list of the children that attended a field trip and a copy of the allergy plan were not taken on the field trip.

Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Two out of seven staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2022.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
There are protruding bolts underneath the play structure in the playground. There are two utility cables exposed in the playground. There is gap in the fence between 4-5 inches wide. Note: During inspection provider cut the bolts and fixed the fence.

Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General PublicRisk level: Medium High
30 children ages 2-8yo were supervised by 5 staff members during a field trip to the pool.

Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Chipping paint was observed in different classroom including prek and school-age classrooms. One of the prek classroom has missing side boards exposing parts of the wall materials. There is gap on the floor by the door frame diving the two toddler classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
A 12 passenger van used for transportation is missing an electronic child safety alarm.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Six out of seven staff training records are missing trainings including the following topics: -safe sleep/ shaken baby / early brain development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Prepardness -Building Safety and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases

Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 3, 20221 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
A fan in the infant room was observed with dust build-up and there are two broken tiles in the infant room. Note: fan was removed from classroom and tiles were covered with a mat during inspection.

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

InspectionNovember 17, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 20211 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed a caregiver supervising 5 infants ages ranging from 3 months to 11months. NOTE: Specified age group is 10 months old. Child/Caregiver ratios 4:1.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 11, 20213 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, a child fell down while using a playground structure and caregiver did not have appropriate visual awareness or physical proximity to assist child.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2021.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
Playground slide structure is missing six inches of loose fill surfacing.

Correction verified by the state on November 2, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information gathered, facility did not maintained children's sign in and out for week of 10/4/21 to 10/8/21 for one classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2021.

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