Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2
11037 W MILE 7 RD, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Saenz
- Phone
- (956) 580-1030
- Regulated since
- Aug 18, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 815268 · number 1273286
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing annual trianing for training year 1/20/2025 - 1/19/2026 on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 of 3 transportation vehicles had a torn seat with exposed interior material (foam). Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the torn area of the seat was sewn.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in 1 of 3 transportation vehicles was stored in the vehilcles trunk.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A play yard being used by an infant did not have a fitted sheet on the mattress.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy that has been diagnosed by a health-care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Safety & premises
The first-aid kits in two transportation vehicles were incomplete. The items missing were tweezers, and Waterproof, disposable gloves. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection as the missing items were obtained and placed in the first-aid kits.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A list of a child's food allergies was not posted in the room where the child may spend time and kitchen. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection as a list of a child's food allergies was created and posted in the required room/areas of the operation.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Other Serious
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver pulled a toy out of a child's hands without providing positive discipline / guidance.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Other Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies reviewed and the following information is missing: 18(a) Physical / outdoor activity benefits 18(c) Type of physical activity 18(d) Setting for physical activity 18(f) Extreme weather criteria 30 Inclusive Care policy
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Illness & medication
One out of seven children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Menu posted did not match the food items served during breakfast and lunch.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Other Serious
Potty chair was not sanitized after a child used it. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this was brought to provider's attention and the potty was sanitized.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Other
A child did not have an individual / designated napping mat. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a mat was designated and labeled for the child.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation has three structures in the playground: structure with slide, multi-person spring rider and stationary car. Use zones for structures overlap and do not meet the required 6ft for each of the structures. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the structure with slide and stationary car.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency plan is incomplete and missing specific steps for lock down . severe weather and evacuation procedures.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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