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McAllen Learning Center & Daycare LLC

Child care center · 1020 MARTIN AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504-3215 · License 1716307

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 66. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (200)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 8/23/23 was missing 7 hours out of the 24 annual required training hours for training period, 8/23/23-8/23/24.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.
4 746.4507(2)(A) - Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A new caregiver did not have a First Aid Training and was unsupervised with a group of children.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.
Yes
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.
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 unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.
4 746.4507(2)(A) - Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A new caregiver did not have a First Aid Training and was unsupervised with a group of children.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 8/23/23 was missing 7 hours out of the 24 annual required training hours for training period, 8/23/23-8/23/24.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.
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 unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 8/23/23 was missing 7 hours out of the 24 annual required training hours for training period, 8/23/23-8/23/24.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.
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 unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.
4 746.4507(2)(A) - Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.
Yes
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A new caregiver did not have a First Aid Training and was unsupervised with a group of children.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A new caregiver did not have a First Aid Training and was unsupervised with a group of children.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.
Yes
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.
4 746.4507(2)(A) - Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.
5 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.
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 unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver hired on 8/23/23 was missing 7 hours out of the 24 annual required training hours for training period, 8/23/23-8/23/24.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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