Kidstopia Learning Academy

3002 E MILE 11 N STE 3, Weslaco, TX 78599 · Hidalgo County

11cited violations

2serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 61
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Ivy Lopez
Phone: (956) 520-8008
Regulated since: Mar 19, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1487421 · number 1803257
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 1
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	0	Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1)
2025	6	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2024	2	0	Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A child was observed to be sitting in a high chair that does not have any safety straps.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-16. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 21, 2026 Report

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One out four employee records were missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medication administration, building safety, emergency preparedness, and communicable disease for the annual year 2/18/25-2/18/26.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
- Food & allergies
  There was not an infant feeding plan completed for two of the infants that still do not eat table food.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  During the inspection, a 3-month old infant was observed sleeping on a restrictive device. Inspector asked caregiver to move child to a crib and this was completed. Later in the same inspection, the same child was observed sleeping on a bouncer.
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using high chairs to keep three children seated over 15 minutes after eating as the caregiver mentioned that the children are unable to remain seated during activities.
  
  HHSC 746.2803(3) — Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  In two different restrooms accessible to children, there were cleaning products and shaving creams stored under the sinks, which lacked safety locks.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-24.
- Safety & premises
  Last fire inspection conducted was on 8/15/2024 and documentation was not provided of why inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
- Safety & premises
  Last fire drill practiced was on 07/12/2025. The fire drill practiced in August was not documented in the form.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Four employee records were reviewed and were missing the following records employment begin date, employment affidavit, copy of photo id, and employee statement center policies/personnel policies.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-12. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  It was observed that the television was turned on showing cartoons in a classroom with 4 infants ranging from 6 months up to 20 months. Please note: Television was turned off during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-03. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Staff files were reviewed and 3 out 4 were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 19, 2024 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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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 Kidstopia Learning Academy, 3002 E MILE 11 N STE 3, Weslaco, TX 78599-3331 (operation ID 1487421, operation number 1803257), 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.