Texas records · HIDALGO County · PENITAS

Children's Education Station LLC

Licensed Center in PENITAS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 18, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1713 DIAMOND AVE, PENITAS, TX 78576 8327
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 18, 2018
Operation number: 1676219
Licensed capacity: 190 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,851
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	November 10, 2021 – July 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	6
Medium	11

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 9, 20261 citation recorded1 of 547 standards cited at this visit

746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room CapacityRisk level: Medium

29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*

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

AssessmentJune 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.205(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium

Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.

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

InspectionNovember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 58 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 31, 20253 citations recorded3 of 783 standards cited at this visit

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

5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.

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

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.

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

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.

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

InspectionSeptember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 451 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 809 standards cited at this visit

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

A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.

Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 24, 20222 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 19, 20223 citations recorded3 of 456 standards cited at this visit

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsRisk level: Medium

The health inspection report was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.

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

InspectionJanuary 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2022.

AssessmentDecember 14, 20212 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2021.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.

InspectionNovember 29, 20212 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 10, 20211 citation recorded1 of 729 standards cited at this visit

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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