Brave Hearts Learning Academy

1902 SUSAN ST, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County

3cited violations

0serious

4inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 6
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:15 PM
Director / administrator: Alisha De Leon
Phone: (956) 367-0288
Regulated since: Feb 25, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1521984 · number 1828619
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children in care did not wash their hands before being served their lunch meal. Note: This was addressed during inspection and director ensured children washed their hands.
  
  HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The director was observed changing a child's diaper on a sofa.
  
  HHSC 747.3303(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The vaccination documentation available for review for a dog present at the home was not current. The expiration date of the vaccination was June 2026.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-24. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
HHSC inspection history
May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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 Brave Hearts Learning Academy, 1902 SUSAN ST, Harlingen, TX 78550-2744 (operation ID 1521984, operation number 1828619), 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]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.