Texas records · HIDALGO County · PENITAS

One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center LLC

Licensed Center in PENITAS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 19, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1010 EXPRESSWAY 83, PENITAS, TX 78576 2225
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 19, 2017
Operation number: 1649035
Licensed capacity: 46 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,271
Citations recorded	11
Record covers	July 14, 2022 – April 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	5
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 22, 20263 citations recorded3 of 730 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Ceiling tiles in the toddler and after school room were observed with water stains dark in color.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A caregiver was caring for 5 children ages from 6months to 12months.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver present at the operation and careing for children has an expired First Aid and CPR certification with a date of 12/2025.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 29, 20254 citations recorded4 of 674 standards cited at this visit

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The child safety alarm was observed not functioning.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

Carbon monoxide detector had not been tested for the year 2025. *This was corrected at inspection when the carbon monoxide detector was tested and documented.

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

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

5 out of 5 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Allergies, Building safety 2) SIDS, Allergies, Building safety 3) Allergies 4) Allergies, Building safety 5) SIDS, Building safety

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

5 out of 6 children's records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact address, special care statement, parents rights 2) Parents rights 3) Parents rights 4) Parents rights 5) Admission Date, Emergency care authorization

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2025.

InspectionJune 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 601 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 21, 20231 citation recorded1 of 589 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

Children under two years of age observed with to be watching an animated cartoon (coco melon) on anchored television in room. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off.

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

InspectionAugust 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 36 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 14, 20223 citations recorded3 of 640 standards cited at this visit

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium

Four stationary play structure slides observed in play area, Use zone was under 4 ft.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Trash can observed in school age room, lid was open and trash was close to top of bin accessible to children. CORRECTED when trash bag was removed from room and bin was covered with lid.

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

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

Operational policies are missing physical activity updated information.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 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.