Kids Being Kids Academy

1521 TRENTON RD, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County

34cited violations

2serious

21inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 68
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Patricia Guajardo
Phone: (956) 495-6114
Regulated since: May 16, 2014
HHSC IDs: Operation 1127623 · number 1527477
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 12
Staff background & training 12
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2025	4	0	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2)
2024	10	2	Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2023	10	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2)
2022	8	0	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The infant room was observed with 21 children. The youngest child was 7 months and the oldest was 4 years old. The operation had more than 12 children in care. *3 children ages 7m, 9m and 18m remained in the infant room with 1 caregiver. All other children were moved to the pre-k room with 2 caregivers*
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The infant room was observed with 21 children. The youngest child was 7 months and the oldest was 4 years old. The operation had more than 12 children in care. *3 children ages 7m, 9m and 18m remained in the infant room with 1 caregiver. All other children were moved to the pre-k room with 2 caregivers*
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver providing care for children 24 months and younger is missing training in SIDS, Brain Development and SBS.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
- Illness & medication
  1 out of 6 childrens records reviewed is missing immunizations records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver providing care for children 24 months and younger is missing training in SIDS, Brain Development and SBS.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
- Illness & medication
  1 out of 6 childrens records reviewed is missing immunizations records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Five caregivers did not have the following required annual training topics: (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Safety & premises Serious
  An infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. Note: The infant was later placed in their assigned crib/play pen.
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Records & paperwork
  The infant daily report was missing the following sections: Mood and Activities.
  
  HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Safety & premises
  The hallway leading to a classroom has a loose closet door that presents a safety concern in the event of a fall.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Safety & premises
  The monthly fire drills have not been documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Five caregivers did not have the following required annual training topics: (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Safety & premises Serious
  An infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. Note: The infant was later placed in their assigned crib/play pen.
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Records & paperwork
  The infant daily report was missing the following sections: Mood and Activities.
  
  HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Safety & premises
  The hallway leading to a classroom has a loose closet door that presents a safety concern in the event of a fall.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
- Safety & premises
  The monthly fire drills have not been documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director did not have the 3 hours of training on management.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director did not have the 3 hours of training on management.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two translated education documents for two caregivers did not indicate the equivalency of education in the U.S.A.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
- Safety & premises
  There was a loose section of the bottom moulding trim in the infant room which created a small opening on the wall. There were water stains on the ceiling on one of the classrooms used by the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
- Staff background & training
  Training certificates were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two translated education documents for two caregivers did not indicate the equivalency of education in the U.S.A.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
- Safety & premises
  There was a loose section of the bottom moulding trim in the infant room which created a small opening on the wall. There were water stains on the ceiling on one of the classrooms used by the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
- Staff background & training
  Training certificates were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have the following required annual training topics: -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Staff background & training
  Five caregivers did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  There was trashcan without a lid in a classroom and the trash was accessible to the children in care. There were 4 tricycles with chipped paint and other bicycles with missing the rubber handle grips. There were purses accessible to the children in the classroom. Note: Purses were moved out of reach of the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have the following required annual training topics: -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Staff background & training
  Five caregivers did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  There was trashcan without a lid in a classroom and the trash was accessible to the children in care. There were 4 tricycles with chipped paint and other bicycles with missing the rubber handle grips. There were purses accessible to the children in the classroom. Note: Purses were moved out of reach of the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Kids Being Kids Academy, 1521 TRENTON RD, Mcallen, TX 78504-3146 (operation ID 1127623, operation number 1527477), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
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