Abc's Children's College
2313 HARVEY ST STE 101&102, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-09:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Leticia Lopez
- Phone
- (956) 630-1622
- Regulated since
- May 20, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1098097 · number 1503683
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Expired food items were observed in the kitchen including tortillas and canned food. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the food items from the operation.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Trash can in the toddler was uncovered, there were diapers inside the trash can. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
Antisepectic solution and wipes are expired. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider brought a new first aid kit to the operation that has new antiseptic wipes.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member was present at operation and responsible for caring for children. Employee has not completed high school education or equivalent.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing 12 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Safety & premises
Toddler - Prek Classroom does not follow the daily schedule. Class remained indoors playing with blocks while schedule indicates children have outdoor time from 10-10:45AM. Infant Room does not have a written activity plan and daily schedule does not include outdoor play.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Trash cans within the restrooms do not have lids.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Food & allergies
Menu posted is dated 5-8 to 5-13. Per provider dates were entered incorrectly, however, food items served during lunch do not match menu. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updates dates and food items served.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Other
Children's Products Certification posted was last reviewed / signed on 04/05/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Illness & medication
Eight children's files were reviewed. Four files are missing admission date, two emergency contact address, two health statements, four immunization records, three operational policies received statement and one file was not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-23. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were four children in the infant room, two children in the 4-5 room and 8 children napping in the toddler room. Only one staff member was present to supervise all classrooms.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Other
A child was observing playing with a tablet during nap time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Other Serious
One infant age child and three infant age children were asleep in high chairs.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, Director has failed to provide leadership and demonstrate an understand of Minimum Standards. This has resulted in high-risk deficiencies including safe sleep and supervision.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-14. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation staff has not demonstrated competency to perform assigned duties such as providing a consistent positive environment for children and comforting young children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-14. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained during the course the investigation operation has not maintained consistent staff attendance records.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Six out of twelve children napping were napping directly on the carpet. Mats were labeled with different children's names and solid color mats did not have a way to differentiate the floor from the napping side.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Illness & medication
One out of five children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Other
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