Miniminds Learning Center II, LLC
2734 HEDFELT DR, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alejandro Benavides
- Phone
- (956) 259-8035
- Regulated since
- Jun 22, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1224619 · number 1608977
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a child safety alarm. The vehicle was purchased/leased after December 31, 2013, and is designated to seat eight or more people.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Staff background & training
A CPR/First aid training was not available for review. Director could not find the training in the office.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The Infant Daily Report is missing the Infant's Mood and Summary of Activities.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no Emergency Medical Information, parent's name, telephone numbers and emergency telephone for a child being transported from school to the operation. Correction at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed with two exposed nails.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Other
Two children were observed not securely fastened in their highchairs, as they were only restrained by a single leg.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed with overgrown weeds and an exposed nail.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Caregivers are not consistently facilitating outdoor play for the children on a daily basis.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was witnessed yelling at the children and forcibly managing their physical placement to ensure they occupied their seats.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: -Child maltreatment (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. (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 (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three infants were not strapped in their highchairs. Corrected at Inspection: The infants were immediately strapped during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-04.
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Safety & premises
There was a gap on the bottom of the wooden fence because it was missing a horizontal wooden panel. There were exposed nails on the wooden fence which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The caregiver was advised to direct the child to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for two children who are transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The forms were placed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-04.
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Staff background & training
The fire inspection report was not available for review. Staff training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Feeding instructions for 2 infants have not been updated. Feeding instructions for 1 infant was not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a plan to handle transportation emergencies.
HHSC 746.5619 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Other
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two classrooms did not have an activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two-month-old infant was observed swaddled in a crib.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Safety & premises
Classroom was observed to not have enough toys for all of the children. Children were observed fighting with each other for toys.
HHSC 746.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Food & allergies
No drinking water was available for toddler and school-age children during mealtime and during active play.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver was observed not washing her hands after changing children's diapers.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children's hands were not washed after diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
Childrens product certification was last completed on 1/10/2023.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver left three children unattended in the after school room when the caregiver stepped out of the room to take a child to the toddler room.
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 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other
Two school aged children in the afterschool room were observed watching photos and videos on a cell phone. The television in the afterschool room was on playing a cartoon not related to the planned activities. The cartoon playing on the television was (Masha and the Bear).
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify child care regulation after learning about a child being injured while in care and requiring medical treatment.
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 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation, two caregivers have yelled at children in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient in the infant classroom by 1 child. There were 2 caregivers with 11 children ages 1 month to 20 months old. Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected by the oldest child being moved to another group. Child/Caregiver Ratio was met.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
One infant was observed in the same group of children as an 11 year old child. In another classroom, a 20-month-old was observed in the same group as a 1-month-old infant. 18-month difference was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 6-month-old infant had a blanket inside their crib during nap time. Infant was awake. NOTE: The blanket was removed by caregiver upon my arrival to the room.
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 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A new caregiver having unsupervised access to children in care did not have First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-05. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Two infants were observed in the same group of children as a four year old child. 18-month different was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Other
Two activity plans posted in two classrooms in use were not dated.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Records & paperwork
Notarized Affidavit for two caregivers were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation of Pre-service training completion was not available for review for an employee counted in child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Staff background & training
First aid training for infant caregiver was not completed prior to unsupervised access to children in care.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Other
An infant was observed watching a music video on a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Tablet was put away by caregiver.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill documentation for the months of June and July 2022 showed that the exit from the building was in over three minutes. Seven and six minutes respectively.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 4 child records reviewed were missing updated Immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Staff background & training
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