Estrellita Seton Child Care
706 N LOS EBANOS RD, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 11:00 AM-04:15 PM
- Director / administrator
- Valerie Guerrero
- Phone
- (956) 616-9359
- Regulated since
- Feb 13, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1479923 · number 1797925
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/03/2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Safety & premises
Last fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2025. Documentation for severe weather drills, and monthly checks for the CO detectors and fire extinguisher were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Other
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Eight staff files were reviewed. Files are missing information including: start date, forms 2912 and 2985, orientation and center/personnel policies statements and training certificates.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-03. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no activity plan posted in an afterschool room. The activity plan posted in a second afterschool room was not current. The dates on the activity plan were for the week of 11/11-15/2024. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a current activity plan was posted in both afte school rooms.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing informaiton on the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy did not address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Safety & premises
An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in one of two after-school rooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was posted in the afterschool room.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-14.
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Other
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An activity plan was not posted in two classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as activity plans for the current week were posted in each classroom.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-15.
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Staff background & training
Two personnel records were missing the documentation showing how the employee meets the education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Other
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Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Five pipes with wires were exposed in the ground in the outdoor playground. This posed a tripping and safety hazard for children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-15. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Safety & premises
An uncovered concrete water well was observed with standing water in the children's outdoor playground. The water was observed dark brown in color. Bricks and leaves were also observed in the water. A pvc pipe coming out of the ground was broken and posed a safety hazard. All electrical outlets within children's reach in the pre-k room did not have safety covers.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies revieved were missing the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in rule number ?746.2202; and Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Other
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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.