Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC

216 N 11TH ST, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County

10cited violations

1serious

6inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 41
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Mercedes Martinez
Phone: (956) 682-9454
Regulated since: Jun 24, 2014
HHSC IDs: Operation 1143919 · number 1538893
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	6	0	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (1)
2023	2	0	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1)
2022	2	1	Safety & premises (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: -SIDS / Shaken Baby -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Communicable Diseases
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Administering Medications and Food Allergies trainings were completed and presented by the same person on the date/time.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(j) — Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
- Other
  Lesson plans posted were from December and there were no specific planned activities for the day.
  
  HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-07. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
- Illness & medication
  Operational policies were reviewed and are missing / need to updates under the following items: -Days of operation -Policy regarding illness and exclusion criteria -Suspension / Expulsion policy -Meals provided -Immunization Records requirements -Enrollment Procedures -Physical / Outdoor Activity policy including duration, type, setting, recommended footwear and clothing and extreme weather criteria -Inclusive Care Services
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
- Illness & medication
  Three out of four children's records reviewed are missing up to date immunization records. One out of four children's records reviewed is missing child s physician or anemergency-care facility information.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
- Staff background & training
  One out of four staff files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection. A second file is missing TB test and statements regarding orientation, personnel and operational policies. A third file missing statements regarding orientation, personnel and operational policies.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three out of four staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on communicable diseases, food allergies and shaken baby / safe sleep.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  Fire drill conducted on 01/016/2023 took 5 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children's Product Safety Recall List was last reviewed and certified on 09/03/2020.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-13. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Binder taken during transportation routes is missing the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Transportation vehicle is missing center s name and telephone number clearly visible on the outside of the vehicle.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Bright Little Angel's Development Center, LLC, 216 N 11TH ST, Mcallen, TX 78501-4520 (operation ID 1143919, operation number 1538893), 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.