Prodigy Child Academy, INC.
1005 1/2 E 6TH ST, Alice, TX 78332 · Jim Wells County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jennifer Rodriguez
- Phone
- (361) 668-1234
- Regulated since
- Dec 5, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1114369 · number 1517482
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.
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 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Other Serious
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Illness & medication
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Records & paperwork
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Records & paperwork
Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.
HHSC 746.521(1) — Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Other
The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-16. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-16. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-16. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Safety & premises
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-01.
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Illness & medication
Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-01.
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Other
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Feb 13, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 21, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.
HHSC 746.201(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
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Other
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Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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