Einstein's Academy, LLC
2116 OLEANDER DR, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Daniela Deleon
- Phone
- (956) 458-1902
- Regulated since
- Sep 20, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1089140 · number 1496184
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The lighting in the infant room during naptime was not adequate as it did not allow proper visual supervision of children in care.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two infants were left unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time in the infant room when the director supervising the group was observed walking in the hallway towards the infant room.
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 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Food & allergies Serious
An 8-month old infant was observed asleep in a swing with a propped bottle. The bottle was propped with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
An 8-month old infant was observed asleep for an undetermined amount of time in a swing during the naptime. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the infant was moved to their assigned crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The lighting in the infant room and toddler room during naptime was not adequate as it did not allow proper visual supervision of all children in the group at all times.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Safety & premises
Several dead roaches were observed in an empty toddler room. Note: This addressed during the inspection and a caregiver swept the toddler room and removed the insects.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Safety & premises
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors was not maintained. According to staff safety checks and a fire drill was practiced earlier this month. The last fire drill practice and safety checks documented on the Emergency Practices form 7263 was 3/9/2026. Note: This was corrected during inspection as the last fire drill practice and safety checks for this month were documented.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Screen time was provided for children in a toddler room during the afternoon snack time. A child under 24 months of age was also present iin the room. The children were watching music videos on a tablet.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed feeding two toddlers from the same container of yogurt. Individual servings or containers of yogurt were not used for feeding the children. A caregiver in the infant room served children their snack on a bare table.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Safety & premises
A metal playhouse was observed with peeling paint in one of the outdoor playground areas.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Records & paperwork
A group of school-aged children were observed resting on the floor of the front lobby area. The lobby area is not designated for children or licensed space.
HHSC 746.4201 — Indoor Space Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Nine staff files were reviewed. One files is missing certification for management training courses and a second file is missing 4hrs of pre-service training and notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
2 play-yards were observed with a mat that had a large gap between the mat and the edge of the play-yard. 1 of the mats had a gap of 3inches. *This was corrected at inspection when the mat was snapped to the base of the play-yard.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Other Serious
A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a swing in the infant room (red room). *This was corrected at inspection when 3month old was removed from restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Safety & premises
18 Children were observed napping in the gray room with little to no space inbetween mats, room was also observed dark with limited walking visability. One caregiver was present.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Other Serious
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children's Products Certification was last signed on 07/2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and signed the certification.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-13.
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Other
Prek play structure is surrounded by 3 inches of pea gravel and toddler play structure is surrounded by 4-5 inches of pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios
One out of ten children's files reviewed has a diagnosed food allergy and missing an emergency food allergy plan. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider confirmed child was withdrawn from operation and updated file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-13.
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Other
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of eight staff files reviewed has an invalid high school diploma. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider submitted a variance to allow caregiver time to complete GED.
HHSC 746.1107(1) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training
Four out of eight staff trainings records are missing certificates for trainings on the topics of Transportation, Communicable Diseases, Food Allergies and Medication Administration.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
As of 09/2022 operation removed the school-age room in the south building. Room is no longer designated for children. Note; This was corrected at inspection when provider agreed to remove room from licensed space and updating operation's total capacity.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
A child was admnistered 2mL of a medication, while dosing chart indicates 1.25mL should be administered based on the child's age.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of five staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on hazardous materials, administering medications, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. One file is missing transportation training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has two play structure with a height of 20 inches, there is 2-5in of pea gravel surrounding the structures.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation consist of three separate building; there is a carbon monoxide detector in the building that has the kitchen, other building in use does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Staff background & training
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