1st Choice Learning Academy

2301 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE C, Donna, TX 78537 · Hidalgo County

18cited violations

6serious

48inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 80
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Lilia Herrera
Phone: (956) 706-5737
Regulated since: Mar 4, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1460779 · number 1785985
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2025	8	4	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4)
2024	6	2	Safety & premises (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 22, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data 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.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 22, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data 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.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-29.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history
May 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-04.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-04.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Annual health inspection is up to date.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Annual health inspection is up to date.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for 1st Choice Learning Academy, 2301 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE C, Donna, TX 78537-3543 (operation ID 1460779, operation number 1785985), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.