Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

The Learning Palace

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 3, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2300 N 10TH ST STE A, MCALLEN, TX 78501 4007
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 3, 2020
Operation number: 1698544
Licensed capacity: 60 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 record	19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,029
Citations recorded	34
Record covers	March 1, 2022 – July 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	15
Medium	17
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 95 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 861 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 692 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 576 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 27, 20241 citation recorded1 of 321 standards cited at this visit

746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding InstructionsRisk level: Medium

Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2024.

InspectionDecember 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 204 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 6, 20235 citations recorded5 of 249 standards cited at this visit

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

Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2603(1) - Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit MovementRisk level: Medium

A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High

Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in ChargeRisk level: Medium High

Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 14, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 14, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.

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

InspectionJuly 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 244 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 31, 20235 citations recorded5 of 494 standards cited at this visit

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium

Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.

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

746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play DailyRisk level: Medium

Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.

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

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

Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone

Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 22, 20238 citations recorded8 of 609 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.

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

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.

Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2023.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.

Correction verified by the state on March 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2023.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2023.

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium

Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023.

InspectionMay 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 13 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 19, 202213 citations recorded13 of 644 standards cited at this visit

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsRisk level: High

Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium

Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High

There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High

Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and ServedRisk level: Medium High

No water was available or served during lunch.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022.

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

Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022.

746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental NotificationsRisk level: Medium

Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium

There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium High

Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022.

InspectionMarch 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentMarch 1, 20221 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 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2022.

InspectionMarch 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

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