Avance Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary

805 MIRA FLORES AVE, Zapata, TX 78076 · Zapata County

22cited violations

0serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 34
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten
Hours: 07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Director / administrator: Claudia Chapa
Phone: (210) 550-9784
Regulated since: May 17, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1388120 · number 1728138
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 2
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2024	2	Supervision & ratios (2)
2023	4	Staff background & training (4)
2022	10	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4)
2021	6	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
  
  HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
  
  HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
HHSC inspection history
May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
HHSC inspection history
May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
HHSC inspection history
May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
- Food & allergies
  The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
  
  HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
- Records & paperwork
  Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
- Food & allergies
  The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
  
  HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
- Records & paperwork
  Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
  
  HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
  
  HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
- Safety & premises
  It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
  
  HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
  
  HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
  
  HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
- Safety & premises
  It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
  
  HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

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 AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary, 805 MIRA FLORES AVE, Zapata, TX 78076-3448 (operation ID 1388120, operation number 1728138), 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.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.