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The Escuelita Learning Center

Child care center · 334 MORNINGSIDE RD, Brownsville, TX 78521-4960 · License 1759510

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 51. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (120)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.
4 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The interest centers have not been set up.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.
4 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The interest centers have not been set up.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The interest centers have not been set up.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.
4 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.
4 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The interest centers have not been set up.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The interest centers have not been set up.
4 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.
4 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The interest centers have not been set up.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.
4 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The interest centers have not been set up.

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

Inspections (64)

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

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