Children's Learning Journey

4511 S VETERANS BLVD, Edinburg, TX 78542 · Hidalgo County

7cited violations

3serious

11inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 50
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Raquel Tovar
Phone: (956) 252-3671
Regulated since: Sep 30, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1350058 · number 1704393
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 3
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2023	6	3	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (2)
2022	1	0	Safety & premises (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Individual was present in the operation with an ineligible background check. CORRECTED when individual was removed from the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  No one left in charge while director was abscent from the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Transportation done, no transportation training available for review from driver.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
- Other
  Observed nap mats for children, nap mats were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
HHSC inspection history
May 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Individual was present in the operation with an ineligible background check. CORRECTED when individual was removed from the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-14.
- Other Serious
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that interference with an investigation was occurring at time of investigation.
  
  HHSC HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation — HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  4 painted tires observed 1 tire had cobwebs inside the tire. A carpet observed under a tree that had accumulated dirt.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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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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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 Children's Learning Journey, 4511 S VETERANS BLVD, Edinburg, TX 78542-6680 (operation ID 1350058, operation number 1704393), 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]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.