The Village Early Learning Center
614 S JACKSON ST, Alvin, TX 77511 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kayla Estes
- Phone
- (281) 331-7227
- Regulated since
- Mar 3, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 365184 · number 903968
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (4), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing table surface was not clean or clear. There were empty styrofoam bowls, and roll of painters tape, and diapers and wipes on the top of the diaper changing table.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Operation people list has not been validated since 3-16-2026.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Staff background & training
During the monitroing inspection, there were two files (caregiver and director) did not have transportation training for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Safety & premises
Fire inspection is expired as of 5-21-2026.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conduted a fire drill since March 24, 2026.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring inspection, there was two files out of ten files with no physician information or emergency care facility information available for review.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Safety & premises
During the monitroing inspection, there were three files out of ten files with no emergency contact other than the parent available for review.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Other Serious
During the monitoring inspection, there was one child file out of ten files viewed that did not have anyone listed for the child to be released to available for review.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring inspection, there were six staff files viewed. The following items were missing for review: Four out of six files were missing Proof of Education Five out of six Files were missing Form 2985 (Notarized Affidavit) Two out of six files were missing Signed Copy of Operational Discipline and Guidance Policies One out of six Files were missing a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation One out of six files were missing Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912) Five out of six files were missing Proof of Background Check Four out of six files were missing Photo I.D
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
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Staff background & training
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last sanitation inspection was conducted on 07/17/2025. This is expired as of the 07/31/2025 monitoring inspection. A current sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted but is scheduled.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cupboard under the sink in the children's bathroom in the PreK classroom. The caregiver moved the cleaning supplies to a shelf in the classroom that was not accessible to children during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the PreK classroom, A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after having their diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios
A vehicle battery was found on the floorboard in the first row of child seating in the operation van used to transport children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Safety & premises
Loose-fill surfacing material on the playground is not maintained at the proper depth. There are several spots around the outdoor play space that are bare of loose-fill surfacing material as well as having grass and weeds growing up through the loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Follow Up: One file is still missing the healthcare provider statement. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Staff background & training
Follow Up: Two caregivers still do not have the required trainings in their files.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios
Follow Up: Three files are still missing the operational polices.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
Follow Up: Three files are still missing the personal polices.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver no longer associated with the operation over 2 weeks had an active background check.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that a fire drill was conducted in July. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of July. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have the required trainings in their files.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Three files were missing the center polices.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Records & paperwork
Three files were missing the center polices.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The school age children were watching a show that was not educational and not related to planned activities for over a hour and 15 minutes. A photo was taken of the television being on.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Records & paperwork
The sign in sheets for the week of June 24-28 and July 1-3 could not be located for inspection.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Other
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Jun 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that supervision is not being maintained. Children were observed in the kitchen and playground area with a caregiver with them.
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 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that the operation has not maintained the toilets and doors and walls were observed with visible dirt on them throughout the building.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The handwashing sink area near the boy's restroom did not have any paper towels. This was corrected at inspection when the director put paper towels in the dispenser. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
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Nov 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence supports a citation for a caregiver who used inappropriate discipline with children in care. The punishment used was the caregiver yelling at the children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other Serious
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The CPSC form has not been certified in the last twelve months. The last time it was certified was 1/4/2022. This was corrected when the form was printed off and recertification was done.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-10.
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Safety & premises
On the toddler 3 playground a water hose was on ground were the children have access. A photo was taken. A caregiver wrapped the water hose up and corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-10.
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Other
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A caregiver with hire date of 08/05/2010 driver license expired on 05/31/2022.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 22, 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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Jan 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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