The Edutainment Zone
201 S SAN ANTONIO ST STE A, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ariana Quiroga Barrera
- Phone
- (956) 595-8504
- Regulated since
- Jan 13, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1383843 · number 1725243
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
3 out of 6 staff records reviewed are missing current First Aid and CPR.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(3)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed asleep on top of a boppy pillow in a bassinet.
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 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Hand washing was not observed by caregiver after diaper changing in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation. Children were left unsupervised in the outdoor area.
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 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation. Positive discipline and guidance using clear positive statements was not utilized.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(B) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 mintutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Hand washing was not observed by caregiver after diaper changing in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Other Serious
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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Observed one caregiver caring for 6 children age group of 0-11mo. CORRECTED with a second teacher arrived to opertaion to be in infant class.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation did not make all reasonable efforts/ accommodations for special care.
HHSC 746.2202(1) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
No documentation of fire drills or emergency evacation avialable for the month of May.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Nap time observed with children seperated into two classroom areas not in a centralized area and one caregiver supervising both classes.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(1) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-02. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
No documentation of fire drills or emergency evacation avialable for the month of May.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Outdoor area observed, no age appropriate play equipment for children to help build their large muscle groups observed.
HHSC 746.2507(4) — Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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