Prestige Learning Center On University
1721 W UNIVERSITY DR, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Prisila Castaneda
- Phone
- (956) 603-2220
- Regulated since
- Aug 11, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1401163 · number 1738568
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 13 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 6 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were numerous torn used balloons and trash in the outdoor play area which pose a safety hazard for the children. Corrected at Inspection: The outdoor play area was cleaned during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no additional employee present in the building during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was one caregiver caring for 12 children. The specified age for the group was 2 years old which allows 11 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
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Food & allergies
There was not enough food for the children to have a second serving.
HHSC 746.3301(e) — Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The infant daily report does not include the infant's mood for the day.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-17. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The hand washing sink in the after school classroom was observed dirty with hard water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The sink was cleaned during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-15.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A bucket of water was observed in the kitchen entrance, where there is no door, creating accessibility for the children in the toddler room which is next to the kitchen. Note: The bucket was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Other Serious
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During diaper changing in the toddler and pre-k room proper washing of hands was not observed.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Sanitation of diapering equipment between each diaper change in the toddler room was not observed.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 6 employee records was missing transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 6 employee records evaluated was missing first aid and cpr training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Chemicals were observed accessible to children in 4 different areas of the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when chemicals were removed/stored out of reach from children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During diaper changing washing of hands was not observed.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Proper sanitation of diapering equipment between each diaper change was not observed.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire drill was conducted on 2/21/24.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Other Serious
Carbon monoxide detector was last tested on 12/27/23 and was observed not functioning. *This was corrected at inspection when the batteries in the carbon monoxide detector were replaced and the carbon monoxide detector was tested.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the of course the investigation, Director failed to guide operation into compliance and facilitate assistance to staff members.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children were out of control and a child opened a gate and exited operation.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Illness & medication
A copy of the incident report for a non-routine situation was not available for review during the course of the investigation.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio have not completed the 8 hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
Transportation training documentation for Director was not available for review. Director confirmed training has not been taken.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Illness & medication
Immunization records for 2 out of 6 child records reviewed were not available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-04. Correction verified 2023-09-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 13 infants under the care of 2 caregivers. The Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 3 children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. 3 infants were picked up by their parents and ratio was met.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two non-walking 11-month-old infants nap on floor mats instead of a required individual crib. This was confirmed by caregivers during inspection.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-08. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was not completed timely. Last completed inspection dates 1/24/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire drill for the month of January 2023 was not completed. Documentation was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A school age child was watching a video not related to planned activities on a computer.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-10.
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Other
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Jun 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Hand washing did not occur for a child after child's diaper was changed in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected after Inspector informed caregiver about minimum standard. Caregiver washed child's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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