Maelee's Learning Academy
702 S TEXAS BLVD, Weslaco, TX 78596 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Bernice Torres
- Phone
- (956) 447-0144
- Regulated since
- Apr 17, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1341404 · number 1698595
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director did not use good judgement by using backpacks as a form of determining if the children had gone home.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation it was determined that a child was not properly supervised and left outside in the playground area alone.
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 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, there are concerns that children are being grabbed inappropriately by the arms
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The local licensing office was not notified that a child had been left outside on the playground unsupervised.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Records & paperwork
There were no time sheets available for the director.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Other Serious
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A staff file does not have proof of education and TB test results.
HHSC 746.1107(1) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.