Prestige Learning Center
2161 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nina Smith
- Phone
- (956) 259-8036
- Regulated since
- Apr 27, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1259127 · number 1637731
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have current training in Administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation did not abide by a parent's request regarding social media.
HHSC 746.501(a)(21) — Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Records & paperwork
The education documentation was not available for a caregiver hired on 4/08/25.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was released to an individual without the recording of identity.
HHSC 746.4103(b) — Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
Infant room was observed free of hazards during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without an active background check was present during inspection. NOTE: Caregiver left the operation during the inspection until eligibility with background check can be established.
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 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other
Two caregivers did not have supporting information such to indicate that the education completed outside the U.S. is equivalent to a high school diploma program in the United States. Additionally, document on file was not translated to English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-05. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child's hands were not washed after diaper change was completed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver used the same set of gloves to change two children's diapers.
HHSC 746.3425(3) — Disposing of Gloves after One Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two caregivers were providing care of 11 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months old. Ratio was deficient by one infant. NOTE: Infant was picked up by their parent and child/caregiver ratio was met.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of fire drills completed in November and December 2022 were not available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Two caregivers were using their phones for personal use during naptime as observed in today's video recording.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Other Serious
Adequate lighting during naptime in one of the classrooms was not present as observed during inspection. Eye sight adjustment had to occur in order to see all children in the room. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A lamp was added to the room and adequate lighting was established.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jul 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on evidence gathered during investigation, two caregivers did not exercise good judgment by placing 2 pizza boxes over a 17 month old child's back while child was napping. One caregiver recorded this action and posted it on social media.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence gathered during investigation, two caregivers did not provide supervision of children during naptime. The two caregivers assigned to supervising the group of children laid to rest on the floor for a period of time. During this time, one caregiver was resting on a mat covered with a blanket. The second caregiver was laying on the floor using a cell phone for personal use.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
A video recording showed a 17 month old infant's head covered during naptime.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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