Rhema's Learning Center LLC
2402 BUDDY OWENS AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 242
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:50 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Carmen Villaurrutia
- Phone
- (956) 682-3933
- Regulated since
- Nov 4, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 934909 · number 1370087
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 11 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The infant daily report is not being shared with the parents.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 10/06/22 was missing 8 hours of Preservice training.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(5) — Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-09. Correction verified 2023-01-09.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no current activity plan for the PreK3 group. The last activity plan was from October 2022. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Three rail vents in the hallway were observed with dust and debris. A ceiling panel in one of the classrooms was observed with water stains.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Other
Several cots used by the children during naptime were not labeled with their name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no current fire inspection conducted in the operation. The last fire inspection was on 4/06/21.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no Emergency Medical Information for 11 children who are transported from school in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The emergency medical information for all the children was obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-14.
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review for some staff.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Other
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three personnel files reviewed did not have the assessment tool for several training certificates.
HHSC 746.1317(c)(3) — Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Records & paperwork
One personnel file did not have an affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A section of the unitary surfacing material was observed with three exposed nails/screws which are a risk to the children during outdoor play. The slide structure was observed with bird feces. Corrected at Inspection. The screws were removed and the slide structure was cleaned.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
Some training records were not available for review for some caregivers.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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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.