Texas records · JIM WELLS County · ALICE

Mary R. Garcia Learning Center

Licensed Center in ALICE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 11, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
3051 OLD KINGSVILLE RD, ALICE, TX 78332 6909
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 11, 2020
Operation number
1694861- 9871
Licensed capacity
156 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record2
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,116
Citations recorded14
Record coversJanuary 10, 2022 – August 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High4
Medium3
Medium Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

AssessmentAugust 28, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The annual fire inspection that was observed to be expired during the inspection, was not provided to show an updated and current inspection was completed by the inspection due date.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 617 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired.

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

InspectionAugust 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 662 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
One out of ten employee records evaluated had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 20241 citation recorded1 of 611 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
There was not a required Food Allergy Emergency Plan in a child's file that is allgergic to cinnamon.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 20, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3607(5) - Critical Injury - Ensure Supervision of All ChildrenRisk level: High
A caregiver did not have visual awareness of the children in care at the time of the incident.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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
One caregiver was conducting janitorial duties at the time of the incident.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 6, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 16, 20235 citations recorded5 of 645 standards cited at this visit
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The first kit that was observed , was found to be incomplete. Missing were band aids and The Guide to First Aid.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2023.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) verification form is not current. This form is to be completed annually. This was corrected during the inspection.

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

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
In one of the Toddler rooms, the storage doors under the sink were unlocked. In the storage contained chemicals that were accessible to the children. This was corrected when brought to the caregivers attention who immediately locked the storage doors.

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

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low
Of the ten children's files reviewed, one did not have the date of admission specified. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low
Employee List is not current. This was correected during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionDecember 5, 20222 citations recorded2 of 147 standards cited at this visit
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to WalkwayRisk level: Medium High
In serveral classrooms the napping mats were arranged to closely and did not allow the easy access to a walkway for staff or children.

Correction verified by the state on December 27, 2022.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
In several of the classrooms observed, the children s nap mats were not labeled or numbered.

Correction verified by the state on December 27, 2022.

InspectionJanuary 10, 20221 citation recorded1 of 428 standards cited at this visit
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection SystemRisk level: High
Six classrooms did not have a working smoke detector. In one classroom, the smoke detector was seen on a shelf. A battery was in the smoke detector but it was not working.

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

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