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The Growing Patch Early Learning Center

Child care center · 713 S MISSOURI AVE, Weslaco, TX 78596-6941 · License 1450527

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 86. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (176)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
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3— 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Yes
4— 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
—
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
—
4— 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
—
5— 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Yes
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
—
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
—
4— 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
—
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
—
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
—
3— 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Yes
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
—
3— 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
—
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
—
3— 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Yes
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
—
3— 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Yes
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
—
3— 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
—
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Yes
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
—
5— 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
—
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
—
3— 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
—
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
—
4— 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
—
4— 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
—
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Yes
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
—
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
—
4— 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
—
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
—
3— 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Yes
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
—
5— 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Yes
3— 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Yes
4— 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
—
3— 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
—
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Yes
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
—
4— 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
—
3— 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Yes
5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
—
3— 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
—
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
—
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
—
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Yes
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
—
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
—
4— 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
—
3— 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
—
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
—
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
—
3— 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Yes
3— 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Yes
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Yes
4— 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
—
4— 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
—
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
—
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
—
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
—
3— 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
—
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
—
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
—
5— 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Yes
5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
—
3— 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
—
4— 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
—
3— 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Yes
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
—
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
—
4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
—
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
—
4— 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Yes
5— 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
—
4— 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
—
3— 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
—
3— 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Yes
3— 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
—
5— 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Yes
4— 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
—
4— 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
—
3— 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Yes

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

Inspections (40)

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

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