Texas records · CAMERON County · BROWNSVILLE

Young Scholars Academy

Licensed Center in BROWNSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 26, 2002

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1273 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE F, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526 3919
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
September 26, 2002
Operation number
815988
Licensed capacity
69 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 record17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits4,014
Citations recorded26
Record coversJanuary 5, 2022 – July 24, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High3
Medium High14
Medium7
Medium Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 10, 20262 citations recorded2 of 697 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
The fingerprint results have not been received for one caregiver present at the daycare. The employee had her fingerprint appointment on 07/09/20226. She left the center during the inspection.

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

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High
An infant was sleeping alone in the crib area of the infant classroom. The caregivers and other children in care where in the receiving area.

Correction verified by the state on July 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 23, 20261 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 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 13, 20254 citations recorded4 of 568 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsRisk level: Medium High
A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025.

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High
No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.

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

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.

Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025.

InspectionAugust 14, 20241 citation recorded1 of 652 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.

Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 319 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 176 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 359 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 351 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 205 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.

Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 7, 20222 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees RequiredRisk level: Medium High
RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.

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

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.

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

InspectionJanuary 24, 20225 citations recorded5 of 7 standards cited at this visit
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022.

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022.

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees RequiredRisk level: Medium High
RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 5, 202210 citations recorded10 of 668 standards cited at this visit
746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.

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

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.

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

746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High
Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.

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

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.

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

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees RequiredRisk level: Medium High
Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.

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

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium
Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Transportation training has not been updated.

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

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium
Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022.

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
The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022.

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.