Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · CAMERON County · LA FERIA

Maelee's Learning Academy 5

Licensed Center in LA FERIA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 21, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
132 W OLEANDER AVE, LA FERIA, TX 78559 5123
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
November 21, 2023
Operation number
1777577
Licensed capacity
53 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 record13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits5,107
Citations recorded12
Record coversJune 9, 2023 – November 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High1
Medium High10
Medium1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionNovember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 16, 20263 citations recorded3 of 660 standards cited at this visit
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium High
Observed that two play yards were being occupied each by one infant and did not have a label.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically PresentRisk level: Medium High
Upon arrival to facility observed a group of four children unsupervised. NOTE: Caregiver stepped into classroom area to be counted in child/caregiver ratios.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
Electronic child safety alarm was tested by provider and it was not working properly.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 672 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 18, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 20243 citations recorded3 of 597 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
Observed infants hands were not washed after a diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
Observed a child arrive to facility and sat down to eat breakfast without washing hands.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 194 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 4, 20235 citations recorded5 of 564 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
Observed that a child had a diaper change and child's hands were not washed afterwards.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
Observed a caregiver changing a diaper and did not wash hands afterwards.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. 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 caregivers file does not have proof of pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
Changing table was not sanitized after a diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High
Director is not maintaining a sign in and out log. Note: last available sign in was on 8/4/2023.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 4, 20231 citation recorded1 of 548 standards cited at this visit
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards metRisk level: Medium
Observed a group of 14 children napping and the youngest child is 14 months old.

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

InspectionJune 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

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