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The Children's College Learning Center

Child care center · 5117 S JACKSON RD, Edinburg, TX 78539-3184 · License 1437872

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Capacity 128. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in an infant classroom as observed during inspection. There were 6 children with one caregiver. Specified Age group of the children was: 12 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as one child was moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child sustained an injury while in care and received medical attention. Child Care Regulation was not notified by the operation.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder did not include emergency medical authorizations. These were added to the binder from the children's files at the time of the inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members are missing the following trainings: Caregiver #1 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Handling, storing Hazardous Materials Caregiver #2 Emergency practices Spread Communicable Diseases including Immunizations Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Caregiver #3 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 4 infants present in the group of children. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 5 infants present in the group of children. One caregiver was supervising children in two classrooms divided by a child gate. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 3/31/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing table pads had tears on the surface making them absorbent. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Diaper changing pads were replaced for new ones.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child hit a child with a chair causing an injury to child's head. Another child was made responsible for causing the injury due to caregiver not providing supervision and was not aware of children's on-going activity.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Unitary surfacing was observed torn and unmaintained during inspection.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
A carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was established that a caregiver grabbed a child forcefully to sit them down.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were last serviced in March 2021. NOTE: This was corrected. Fire extinguishers were serviced during this inspection by an accredited company.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Parents of children enrolled were not notified of a child in care or an employee contracting a communicable disease.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children during nap time. There were 14 children ages 12 months to 2 years old in the group of children. NOTE: This was corrected during an inspection. A second caregiver came into the classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in two classrooms as observed during inspection. Classroom #1 had 5 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months under the care of one caregiver. Classroom #2 had 6 children with a Specified Age Group of 12-17months under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as two children were moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
A food allergy plan was not obtained upon the enrollment of a child.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; caregivers were observed utilizing a cellphone and sitting - facing away from a group of children during naptime. An incident took place during naptime and went unnoticed, and incident required a child to receive medical treatment.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time activities were observed in the school age classroom during rest time. Children were watching TV and two children were using their personal electronic devices. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. All the screen devices were put away and children transitioned to another activity.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The center has decided to arrange nap mats with the green side as the sleeping side and the red as the floor side. During the inspection. Some of the mats were arranged with the green side the floor.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for director and owner were not available for review during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor area used by the children was observed with trash, dried leaves and seeds on the floor. -There were exposed nails and sharp broken objects on the wooden fence panels. -There was broken play structure. -There was bench with a torn seating mat.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant was feeding from a bottle and had their bottle propped with a stuffed animal. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver removed stuffed animal and bottle from infant.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Adequate lighting was not available in one classroom in order to provide visual supervision of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Lighting was adjusted to meet compliance.
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Unitary surfacing was observed torn and unmaintained during inspection.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were last serviced in March 2021. NOTE: This was corrected. Fire extinguishers were serviced during this inspection by an accredited company.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 3/31/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Parents of children enrolled were not notified of a child in care or an employee contracting a communicable disease.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child sustained an injury while in care and received medical attention. Child Care Regulation was not notified by the operation.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was established that a caregiver grabbed a child forcefully to sit them down.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder did not include emergency medical authorizations. These were added to the binder from the children's files at the time of the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant was feeding from a bottle and had their bottle propped with a stuffed animal. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver removed stuffed animal and bottle from infant.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in two classrooms as observed during inspection. Classroom #1 had 5 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months under the care of one caregiver. Classroom #2 had 6 children with a Specified Age Group of 12-17months under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as two children were moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time activities were observed in the school age classroom during rest time. Children were watching TV and two children were using their personal electronic devices. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. All the screen devices were put away and children transitioned to another activity.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child hit a child with a chair causing an injury to child's head. Another child was made responsible for causing the injury due to caregiver not providing supervision and was not aware of children's on-going activity.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members are missing the following trainings: Caregiver #1 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Handling, storing Hazardous Materials Caregiver #2 Emergency practices Spread Communicable Diseases including Immunizations Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Caregiver #3 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in an infant classroom as observed during inspection. There were 6 children with one caregiver. Specified Age group of the children was: 12 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as one child was moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The center has decided to arrange nap mats with the green side as the sleeping side and the red as the floor side. During the inspection. Some of the mats were arranged with the green side the floor.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; caregivers were observed utilizing a cellphone and sitting - facing away from a group of children during naptime. An incident took place during naptime and went unnoticed, and incident required a child to receive medical treatment.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor area used by the children was observed with trash, dried leaves and seeds on the floor. -There were exposed nails and sharp broken objects on the wooden fence panels. -There was broken play structure. -There was bench with a torn seating mat.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
A carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 5 infants present in the group of children. One caregiver was supervising children in two classrooms divided by a child gate. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children during nap time. There were 14 children ages 12 months to 2 years old in the group of children. NOTE: This was corrected during an inspection. A second caregiver came into the classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
A food allergy plan was not obtained upon the enrollment of a child.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for director and owner were not available for review during inspection.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing table pads had tears on the surface making them absorbent. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Diaper changing pads were replaced for new ones.
Yes
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 4 infants present in the group of children. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Adequate lighting was not available in one classroom in order to provide visual supervision of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Lighting was adjusted to meet compliance.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for director and owner were not available for review during inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in an infant classroom as observed during inspection. There were 6 children with one caregiver. Specified Age group of the children was: 12 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as one child was moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
A carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members are missing the following trainings: Caregiver #1 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Handling, storing Hazardous Materials Caregiver #2 Emergency practices Spread Communicable Diseases including Immunizations Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Caregiver #3 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Adequate lighting was not available in one classroom in order to provide visual supervision of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Lighting was adjusted to meet compliance.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Parents of children enrolled were not notified of a child in care or an employee contracting a communicable disease.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The center has decided to arrange nap mats with the green side as the sleeping side and the red as the floor side. During the inspection. Some of the mats were arranged with the green side the floor.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time activities were observed in the school age classroom during rest time. Children were watching TV and two children were using their personal electronic devices. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. All the screen devices were put away and children transitioned to another activity.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 5 infants present in the group of children. One caregiver was supervising children in two classrooms divided by a child gate. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 3/31/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant was feeding from a bottle and had their bottle propped with a stuffed animal. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver removed stuffed animal and bottle from infant.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing table pads had tears on the surface making them absorbent. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Diaper changing pads were replaced for new ones.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in two classrooms as observed during inspection. Classroom #1 had 5 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months under the care of one caregiver. Classroom #2 had 6 children with a Specified Age Group of 12-17months under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as two children were moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child sustained an injury while in care and received medical attention. Child Care Regulation was not notified by the operation.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children during nap time. There were 14 children ages 12 months to 2 years old in the group of children. NOTE: This was corrected during an inspection. A second caregiver came into the classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were last serviced in March 2021. NOTE: This was corrected. Fire extinguishers were serviced during this inspection by an accredited company.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor area used by the children was observed with trash, dried leaves and seeds on the floor. -There were exposed nails and sharp broken objects on the wooden fence panels. -There was broken play structure. -There was bench with a torn seating mat.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder did not include emergency medical authorizations. These were added to the binder from the children's files at the time of the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Unitary surfacing was observed torn and unmaintained during inspection.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 4 infants present in the group of children. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; caregivers were observed utilizing a cellphone and sitting - facing away from a group of children during naptime. An incident took place during naptime and went unnoticed, and incident required a child to receive medical treatment.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
A food allergy plan was not obtained upon the enrollment of a child.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was established that a caregiver grabbed a child forcefully to sit them down.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child hit a child with a chair causing an injury to child's head. Another child was made responsible for causing the injury due to caregiver not providing supervision and was not aware of children's on-going activity.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members are missing the following trainings: Caregiver #1 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Handling, storing Hazardous Materials Caregiver #2 Emergency practices Spread Communicable Diseases including Immunizations Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Caregiver #3 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was established that a caregiver grabbed a child forcefully to sit them down.
3 746.1613(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 met
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 4 infants present in the group of children. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
A carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were last serviced in March 2021. NOTE: This was corrected. Fire extinguishers were serviced during this inspection by an accredited company.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; caregivers were observed utilizing a cellphone and sitting - facing away from a group of children during naptime. An incident took place during naptime and went unnoticed, and incident required a child to receive medical treatment.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in an infant classroom as observed during inspection. There were 6 children with one caregiver. Specified Age group of the children was: 12 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as one child was moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder did not include emergency medical authorizations. These were added to the binder from the children's files at the time of the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Unitary surfacing was observed torn and unmaintained during inspection.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
A food allergy plan was not obtained upon the enrollment of a child.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time activities were observed in the school age classroom during rest time. Children were watching TV and two children were using their personal electronic devices. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. All the screen devices were put away and children transitioned to another activity.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
A caregiver hired on 3/31/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The center has decided to arrange nap mats with the green side as the sleeping side and the red as the floor side. During the inspection. Some of the mats were arranged with the green side the floor.
4 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Parents of children enrolled were not notified of a child in care or an employee contracting a communicable disease.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child hit a child with a chair causing an injury to child's head. Another child was made responsible for causing the injury due to caregiver not providing supervision and was not aware of children's on-going activity.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

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112 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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