Texas records · HIDALGO County · EDINBURG

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Licensed Center in EDINBURG, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 5, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1506 S SUGAR RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539 5312
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 5, 2024
Operation number: 1798271
Licensed capacity: 87 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,789
Citations recorded	9
Record covers	July 11, 2024 – January 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	3
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 19, 20253 citations recorded3 of 683 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for eight children who are transported from school to the childcare center were not in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation folder.

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

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Four caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium

Training records for two caregivers were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2026.

InspectionJune 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 583 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 22, 20242 citations recorded2 of 451 standards cited at this visit

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Medium

A staff member observed caring for a child is missing translation of education.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Low

1 out of 5 staff files reviewed is missing the following: Employment Affidavit Pre-Employment Affidavit

Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 219 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 17, 20241 citation recorded1 of 601 standards cited at this visit

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

A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 11, 20243 citations recorded3 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.4419 - Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and IndependentlyRisk level: Medium High

Children's restrooms were not equipped with step stools to allow children to use the sinks and toilets safely and independently. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as step stools were provided in each restroom.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

The operational policies reviewed was missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

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

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

Black mold was observed on the ceiling of a storage room located in a pre-school room. A musty odor was present in the room and water was leaking from the ceiling in the storage room. In addition, drain pipes under a children's sink were not connected.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.