Kids Learning Center
1104 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Aurora Gutierrez
- Phone
- (956) 316-4796
- Regulated since
- Jan 24, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1131611 · number 1530361
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Water was not available for the children during outdoor play. Corrected at Inspection: Water was accessible to the children during the inspection.
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 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver was not aware of the symptoms of a child's food allergy 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 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 6/06/25.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director and 5 caregivers are missing the annual food allergy training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were no current activity plans for each age group in the childcare operation.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Other
The television in the toddler classroom was not securely anchored, presenting a potential risk for tip-over injuries. Corrected at Inspection: The television was anchored during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing First Aid and CPR.
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 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Other Serious
6 infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices in the nursery.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child in care with a food allergy does not have a completed food allergy emergency plan available for review.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver exceeded the 3 hour limit of self-study trainings per training year. The following training topics completed cannot be counted toward the annual training hours: -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(g) — Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-10.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 out of 10 caregiver records reviewed did not have the following available for review: Caregiver #1 Abuse and Neglect -Administering medication. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver #2 -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver #3 Abuse and Neglect -Administering medication. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver #4 is missing all the trainings in minimum standard 746.1309 from letter (b) to (e).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Staff background & training
Notarized affidavit was not available for review for 2 out of 10 staff records reviewed.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual without a background check was observed working with children on 1/4/2022 during investigation inspection. Operation allowed Individual to be present at operation supervising children without an active background check and eligibility status.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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