Precious Angels Day Care & Learning Center
312 E HARALD ST, Hebbronville, TX 78361 · Jim Hogg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:15 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melissa Pena
- Phone
- (361) 527-2426
- Regulated since
- May 13, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 545811 · number 1053508
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (18)(F) Outdoor play weather criteria, (23)(a) how parents may access minimum standards online, (23)(c) how parents may access HHS website, (26)(b) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, (26)(c) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect, (26)(d) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations, (26)(e) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees and, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Discipline & child guidance
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (18)(F) Outdoor play weather criteria, (23)(a) how parents may access minimum standards online, (23)(c) how parents may access HHS website, (26)(b) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, (26)(c) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect, (26)(d) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations, (26)(e) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees and, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are multiple missing floor tiles in the kitchen and dinning room. There is a hole in the wall by the nursery 1 room. Restroom by nursery 1 has chipping paint. Diaper changing mat in the prek room was torn. Fence surrounding the AC units fell over on one side. Note: diaper changing mat was replaced during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Safety & premises
Two out three car seats in the transportation van expired 12/2015. Note: this was corrected at inspection when expired seats were removed from transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are multiple missing floor tiles in the kitchen and dinning room. There is a hole in the wall by the nursery 1 room. Restroom by nursery 1 has chipping paint. Diaper changing mat in the prek room was torn. Fence surrounding the AC units fell over on one side. Note: diaper changing mat was replaced during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Safety & premises
Two out three car seats in the transportation van expired 12/2015. Note: this was corrected at inspection when expired seats were removed from transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, two staff members are missing 16 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 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one caregiver was left in charge of supervising six infants (SAG 0-12mo) during naptime / lunch breaks.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-25. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Safety & premises
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a non-walking infant under the age of 12 months did not have an individual crib to sleep in.
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 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, attendance records for two staff members were not recorded / available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-25. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, two staff members are missing 16 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 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one caregiver was left in charge of supervising six infants (SAG 0-12mo) during naptime / lunch breaks.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-25. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Safety & premises
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a non-walking infant under the age of 12 months did not have an individual crib to sleep in.
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 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, attendance records for two staff members were not recorded / available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-25. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A school-aged child was observed unsupervised in the after school room located at the entrance of the center. The rest of the children and staff were in the kitchen/cafeteria area waiting for breakfast.
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 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other
Screen time was provided to a group of children of varying ages including infants in the cafeteria area.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other Serious
Two play yards used by infants have a mattress that was not firm and flat. There are gaps between the mattress and the play yard sides. Note: The caregiver secured the mattress by placing the mattress pad's Velcro tabs through the slits on 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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-25.
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Food & allergies
Written feeding instructions were not available for an infant not ready for table food. The written feeding instructions for a second infant were not current. The date on the feeding instructions form was March 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
There was no record available for review for a child in care.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A school-aged child was observed unsupervised in the after school room located at the entrance of the center. The rest of the children and staff were in the kitchen/cafeteria area waiting for breakfast.
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 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other
Screen time was provided to a group of children of varying ages including infants in the cafeteria area.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other Serious
Two play yards used by infants have a mattress that was not firm and flat. There are gaps between the mattress and the play yard sides. Note: The caregiver secured the mattress by placing the mattress pad's Velcro tabs through the slits on 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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-25.
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Food & allergies
Written feeding instructions were not available for an infant not ready for table food. The written feeding instructions for a second infant were not current. The date on the feeding instructions form was March 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
There was no record available for review for a child in care.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 3, 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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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three of Five caregiver training records reivewed were missing annual training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) Procedures for suspension and expulsion of children; (2) Hearing and vision screening requirements; (3) The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (4) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center s operation and activities. (5) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (6) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, and access the HHSC website; (7) ) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; (8) Procedures for conducting health checks; (9) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
Daily reports were not available for 4 infants in care.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
One of Six childrens imunization records reviewed was not current. One of Six childrens records reivewed was missing the health care provider statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Two of Five personnel records reviewed were missing documentation showing how the caregivers meet the education qualifications, and a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three of Five caregiver training records reivewed were missing annual training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) Procedures for suspension and expulsion of children; (2) Hearing and vision screening requirements; (3) The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (4) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center s operation and activities. (5) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (6) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, and access the HHSC website; (7) ) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (B)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C)Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; (8) Procedures for conducting health checks; (9) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
Daily reports were not available for 4 infants in care.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
One of Six childrens imunization records reviewed was not current. One of Six childrens records reivewed was missing the health care provider statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Two of Five personnel records reviewed were missing documentation showing how the caregivers meet the education qualifications, and a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Staff background & training
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