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Learning Path Day School

Child care center · 3103 W ALBERTA RD, Edinburg, TX 78539-3119 · License 1669473

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 81. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care of 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A second caregiver was added to the classroom.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for a child who has been transported from school to the child care operation. In addition, there was no information of the parent's name and emergency telephone numbers. Corrected at Inspection: Information was placed in the transportation binder.
Yes
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no activity plan for the Prek group. The activity plan for the toddler group was not dated. Note: A new activity plan for the week was posted for the toddler group.
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
A child was left behind in the playground area unattended for an undetermined time after other children were transitioned back into the classroom.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two caregivers that transport children in the operation's vehicles do not have transportation training.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 8 children files reviewed were missing immunization records.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver went on route that did not have current transportation training.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A timely inspection was not completed in 2023. Fire inspection was last completed on 8/22/2022.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Three infants did not have an infant feeding instruction form.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan for two children was not signed by the parent. One food allergy plan did not indicate the symptoms and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing (pea gravel) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. In addition, the depth of the pea gravel was not marked.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two classrooms were observed with at least 4 ceiling tiles with holes and water stains.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 4-month-old infant was asleep in a restrictive device, swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing and placed them in the crib.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
One caregiver was missing 3 hours of pre-service training to meet the requirement of 8 hours prior to being counted in child/caregiver ratio. A second caregiver was missing the orientation statement.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Infant group was excluded from practicing a fire drill during the month of August and September as per a caregiver and director of operation. The last completed fire drill was for the month of September 2023, but infants did not participated in the drill.
4 746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth Toys
As per caregivers, cloth toys in the infant classroom are being machine washed every two or three weeks. Two of the cloth toys were observed to be in use during inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
A play equipment was observed in the use zone of the exit of a slide in the playground area. The 6 feet use zone was not compliant. NOTE: The use zone in front of the exit of the slide was made compliant during the inspection. Play equipment was moved away from the 6 feet use zone of the slide equipment.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information for a child was not available for review during the investigation inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 out of 8 caregiver records checked did not have the following trainings available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Emergency preparedness -Medication Administration
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 8 employee files reviewed were missing trainings. They are as follows: 1) Abuse/Neglect, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases 2) Food Allergies
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, use of prohibited discipline and guidance methods were practiced at the operation. An employee pulled a child to redirect, and a second employee slapped a child's hand/arm.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification was not completed timely. It was last completed on 8/31/2020.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver went on route that did not have current transportation training.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 4-month-old infant was asleep in a restrictive device, swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing and placed them in the crib.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
One caregiver was missing 3 hours of pre-service training to meet the requirement of 8 hours prior to being counted in child/caregiver ratio. A second caregiver was missing the orientation statement.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 out of 8 caregiver records checked did not have the following trainings available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Emergency preparedness -Medication Administration
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two classrooms were observed with at least 4 ceiling tiles with holes and water stains.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two caregivers that transport children in the operation's vehicles do not have transportation training.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan for two children was not signed by the parent. One food allergy plan did not indicate the symptoms and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 8 children files reviewed were missing immunization records.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, use of prohibited discipline and guidance methods were practiced at the operation. An employee pulled a child to redirect, and a second employee slapped a child's hand/arm.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no activity plan for the Prek group. The activity plan for the toddler group was not dated. Note: A new activity plan for the week was posted for the toddler group.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
A play equipment was observed in the use zone of the exit of a slide in the playground area. The 6 feet use zone was not compliant. NOTE: The use zone in front of the exit of the slide was made compliant during the inspection. Play equipment was moved away from the 6 feet use zone of the slide equipment.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information for a child was not available for review during the investigation inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 8 employee files reviewed were missing trainings. They are as follows: 1) Abuse/Neglect, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases 2) Food Allergies
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care of 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A second caregiver was added to the classroom.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Three infants did not have an infant feeding instruction form.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification was not completed timely. It was last completed on 8/31/2020.
4 746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth Toys
As per caregivers, cloth toys in the infant classroom are being machine washed every two or three weeks. Two of the cloth toys were observed to be in use during inspection.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing (pea gravel) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. In addition, the depth of the pea gravel was not marked.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Infant group was excluded from practicing a fire drill during the month of August and September as per a caregiver and director of operation. The last completed fire drill was for the month of September 2023, but infants did not participated in the drill.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for a child who has been transported from school to the child care operation. In addition, there was no information of the parent's name and emergency telephone numbers. Corrected at Inspection: Information was placed in the transportation binder.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A timely inspection was not completed in 2023. Fire inspection was last completed on 8/22/2022.
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
A child was left behind in the playground area unattended for an undetermined time after other children were transitioned back into the classroom.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Three infants did not have an infant feeding instruction form.
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
A child was left behind in the playground area unattended for an undetermined time after other children were transitioned back into the classroom.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Infant group was excluded from practicing a fire drill during the month of August and September as per a caregiver and director of operation. The last completed fire drill was for the month of September 2023, but infants did not participated in the drill.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information for a child was not available for review during the investigation inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification was not completed timely. It was last completed on 8/31/2020.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 out of 8 caregiver records checked did not have the following trainings available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Emergency preparedness -Medication Administration
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two classrooms were observed with at least 4 ceiling tiles with holes and water stains.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
One caregiver was missing 3 hours of pre-service training to meet the requirement of 8 hours prior to being counted in child/caregiver ratio. A second caregiver was missing the orientation statement.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, use of prohibited discipline and guidance methods were practiced at the operation. An employee pulled a child to redirect, and a second employee slapped a child's hand/arm.
4 746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth Toys
As per caregivers, cloth toys in the infant classroom are being machine washed every two or three weeks. Two of the cloth toys were observed to be in use during inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 8 employee files reviewed were missing trainings. They are as follows: 1) Abuse/Neglect, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases 2) Food Allergies
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care of 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A second caregiver was added to the classroom.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A timely inspection was not completed in 2023. Fire inspection was last completed on 8/22/2022.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 4-month-old infant was asleep in a restrictive device, swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing and placed them in the crib.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no activity plan for the Prek group. The activity plan for the toddler group was not dated. Note: A new activity plan for the week was posted for the toddler group.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver went on route that did not have current transportation training.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 8 children files reviewed were missing immunization records.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for a child who has been transported from school to the child care operation. In addition, there was no information of the parent's name and emergency telephone numbers. Corrected at Inspection: Information was placed in the transportation binder.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan for two children was not signed by the parent. One food allergy plan did not indicate the symptoms and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
A play equipment was observed in the use zone of the exit of a slide in the playground area. The 6 feet use zone was not compliant. NOTE: The use zone in front of the exit of the slide was made compliant during the inspection. Play equipment was moved away from the 6 feet use zone of the slide equipment.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two caregivers that transport children in the operation's vehicles do not have transportation training.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing (pea gravel) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. In addition, the depth of the pea gravel was not marked.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification was not completed timely. It was last completed on 8/31/2020.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Three infants did not have an infant feeding instruction form.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, use of prohibited discipline and guidance methods were practiced at the operation. An employee pulled a child to redirect, and a second employee slapped a child's hand/arm.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A timely inspection was not completed in 2023. Fire inspection was last completed on 8/22/2022.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
One caregiver was missing 3 hours of pre-service training to meet the requirement of 8 hours prior to being counted in child/caregiver ratio. A second caregiver was missing the orientation statement.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two classrooms were observed with at least 4 ceiling tiles with holes and water stains.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two caregivers that transport children in the operation's vehicles do not have transportation training.
4 746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth Toys
As per caregivers, cloth toys in the infant classroom are being machine washed every two or three weeks. Two of the cloth toys were observed to be in use during inspection.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A 4-month-old infant was asleep in a restrictive device, swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing and placed them in the crib.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of 8 employee files reviewed were missing trainings. They are as follows: 1) Abuse/Neglect, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases 2) Food Allergies
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
A play equipment was observed in the use zone of the exit of a slide in the playground area. The 6 feet use zone was not compliant. NOTE: The use zone in front of the exit of the slide was made compliant during the inspection. Play equipment was moved away from the 6 feet use zone of the slide equipment.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 out of 8 caregiver records checked did not have the following trainings available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Emergency preparedness -Medication Administration
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan for two children was not signed by the parent. One food allergy plan did not indicate the symptoms and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 8 children files reviewed were missing immunization records.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
A caregiver went on route that did not have current transportation training.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There was no activity plan for the Prek group. The activity plan for the toddler group was not dated. Note: A new activity plan for the week was posted for the toddler group.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information for a child was not available for review during the investigation inspection.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill surfacing (pea gravel) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. In addition, the depth of the pea gravel was not marked.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for a child who has been transported from school to the child care operation. In addition, there was no information of the parent's name and emergency telephone numbers. Corrected at Inspection: Information was placed in the transportation binder.
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
A child was left behind in the playground area unattended for an undetermined time after other children were transitioned back into the classroom.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Infant group was excluded from practicing a fire drill during the month of August and September as per a caregiver and director of operation. The last completed fire drill was for the month of September 2023, but infants did not participated in the drill.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care of 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A second caregiver was added to the classroom.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Two classrooms were observed with at least 4 ceiling tiles with holes and water stains.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification was not completed timely. It was last completed on 8/31/2020.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, use of prohibited discipline and guidance methods were practiced at the operation. An employee pulled a child to redirect, and a second employee slapped a child's hand/arm.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
Yes

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

Inspections (72)

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

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