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Young Scholars Academy

Child care center · 1273 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE F, Brownsville, TX 78526-3919 · License 815988

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 69. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.
Yes
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.
Yes
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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