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Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN

McAllen Learning Center & Daycare LLC

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 29, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1020 MARTIN AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78504 3215
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
June 29, 2021
Operation number
1716307
Licensed capacity
66 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record20
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record6
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits5,189
Citations recorded29
Record coversDecember 8, 2021 – October 27, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High7
Medium High17
Medium5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 8, 20261 citation recorded1 of 619 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Vents and fans throughout the facility were obserevd covered in dust and debris and dark in color. The toddler outdoor area fence was obserevd with peeling paint and rusted nails sticking out of the fence at child level.

Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 3, 20263 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on ChildRisk level: Medium High
Based on video evidence from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not keep a hand on a child when diaper changing and walked away from the child several feet.

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

746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on video evidence from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not relate to a child with respect, courtesy and patience when the caregiver handled a child in a discourteous and disrespectful manner more than once.

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

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
Based on video evidence from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was sat in a restrictive device for well over 15 minutes more than once.

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

InspectionNovember 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 591 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.

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

InspectionJanuary 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 226 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 3, 20241 citation recorded1 of 842 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
A caregiver hired on 8/23/23 was missing 7 hours out of the 24 annual required training hours for training period, 8/23/23-8/23/24.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 14, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2024.

ReportNovember 13, 20243 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.4507(2)(A) - Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming CallsRisk level: Medium High
The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2024.

InspectionFebruary 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 430 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 15, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants 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 August 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 28, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
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
A child was unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.

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

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 31, 20232 citations recorded2 of 872 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium
One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment

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

InspectionApril 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 14, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 16, 20221 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 7, 20227 citations recorded7 of 382 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.

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

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
A new caregiver did not have a First Aid Training and was unsupervised with a group of children.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesRisk level: Medium
The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.

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

746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and ComfortingRisk level: Medium High
The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 20, 20222 citations recorded2 of 637 standards cited at this visit
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food AllergiesRisk level: Medium High
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.

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

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.

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

InspectionApril 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 8, 20211 citation recorded1 of 549 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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