Texas records · HIDALGO County · ELSA

Rocking Horse Learning Center #2

Licensed Center in ELSA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 20, 2009

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 17509 N FM 88, ELSA, TX 78543
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 20, 2009
Operation number: 985386
Licensed capacity: 76 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,142
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	February 9, 2022 – July 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	9

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 647 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 657 standards cited at this visit

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

Director's is missing the following required trainings for the annual year 5/22/2024-5/22/2025: Building Safety, Allergic Reactions, Medication Administration, and Emergency Preparedness.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 603 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyRisk level: Medium High

The playground area in the back of the building needs maintenance, the grass has outgrown.

Correction verified by the state on July 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 585 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 27, 20222 citations recorded2 of 9 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One staff member is missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022.

746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable SubstitutionsRisk level: Medium

Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed. Lunch menu for today indicated children were having stew meat, rice, mixed vegetables and peaches. Children were served hot dogs, french fries and apples for lunch. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updated menu.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionSeptember 8, 20228 citations recorded8 of 629 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Four children's records were reviewed. One is missing an emergency food allergy plan and a second one is missing a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Operational Policies were reviewed and missing the following: (8) Suspencion and Expulsion Policy (15) Water Activities Policy (18) Physical Activity and Outdoor Play Policy (19) Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Policy (27) Health Check Policy

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

Fire Extinguisher is missing from Transportation Vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Feeding instruction for an infant-age child were last reviewed / signed by parent on 7/2022.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual NeedsRisk level: Medium

Operation does not have written lesson plans. Daily schedule for all ages indicates children have the choice of education or video movie 7-8am and 5-5:30 PM. Daily schedule does not indicate when physical activity takes place. Infant-age children have not been participating in outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy PlansRisk level: Medium High

Information for a child with a diagnosed food allergy is not posted in kitchen nor classroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 14.5-30 hours of annual training. Three staff training records are missing trainings on the following topics: -Management -Transportation -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022.

746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable SubstitutionsRisk level: Medium

Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022.

InspectionFebruary 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 9, 20222 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

Operation did not notify Child Care Regulation after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable DiseaseRisk level: Medium High

Operation did not notified parents after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 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.