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Covenant Christian Academy

Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 21, 2006

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4201 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX 78504 5223
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 21, 2006
Operation number: 851759
Licensed capacity: 187 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:20 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,994
Citations recorded	10
Record covers	February 15, 2022 – December 18, 2025

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	6
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionDecember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 652 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 8, 20252 citations recorded2 of 617 standards cited at this visit

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium

4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025.

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

A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 536 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.

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

InspectionJanuary 26, 20234 citations recorded4 of 649 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.

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

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

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

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

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

InspectionOctober 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 2, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 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

Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 31, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 536 standards cited at this visit

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

Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2022. 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.