Learning Path Day School
3103 W ALBERTA RD, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Annabell Jara
- Phone
- (956) 631-2508
- Regulated since
- Aug 8, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1299977 · number 1669473
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The rearview mirrors of the two transportation vehicles were blurry, and one of the vehicles had worn-out tires. Both transportation vehicles had trash, including plastic wrappers, crayons, and other items, on their floor and slot compartments.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the vehicle's fire extinguishers lacked a current service tag, the most recent inspection tag dated back to January 2025. The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was unsecured because its bracket was broken.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-14. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/04/25
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
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Other Serious
The sign in and out log was not current. There were 13 children present and only 7 children were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: All children were signed in during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
The childcare center failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident involving a child who required medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jun 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no activity plan for the Prek group. The activity plan for the toddler group was not dated. Note: A new activity plan for the week was posted for the toddler group.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Other
Three infants did not have an infant feeding instruction form.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The food allergy emergency plan for two children was not signed by the parent. One food allergy plan did not indicate the symptoms and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Loose fill surfacing (pea gravel) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. In addition, the depth of the pea gravel was not marked.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for a child who has been transported from school to the child care operation. In addition, there was no information of the parent's name and emergency telephone numbers. Corrected at Inspection: Information was placed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-08.
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Other
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 4-month-old infant was asleep in a restrictive device, swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing and placed them in the crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two classrooms were observed with at least 4 ceiling tiles with holes and water stains.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Other Serious
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left behind in the playground area unattended for an undetermined time after other children were transitioned back into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver went on route that did not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 8 employee files reviewed were missing trainings. They are as follows: 1) Abuse/Neglect, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases 2) Food Allergies
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
2 out of 8 children files reviewed were missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers that transport children in the operation's vehicles do not have transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
A play equipment was observed in the use zone of the exit of a slide in the playground area. The 6 feet use zone was not compliant. NOTE: The use zone in front of the exit of the slide was made compliant during the inspection. Play equipment was moved away from the 6 feet use zone of the slide equipment.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
A timely inspection was not completed in 2023. Fire inspection was last completed on 8/22/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Infant group was excluded from practicing a fire drill during the month of August and September as per a caregiver and director of operation. The last completed fire drill was for the month of September 2023, but infants did not participated in the drill.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, use of prohibited discipline and guidance methods were practiced at the operation. An employee pulled a child to redirect, and a second employee slapped a child's hand/arm.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
Admission information for a child was not available for review during the investigation inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was missing 3 hours of pre-service training to meet the requirement of 8 hours prior to being counted in child/caregiver ratio. A second caregiver was missing the orientation statement.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 8 caregiver records checked did not have the following trainings available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Emergency preparedness -Medication Administration
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was providing care of 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A second caregiver was added to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
As per caregivers, cloth toys in the infant classroom are being machine washed every two or three weeks. Two of the cloth toys were observed to be in use during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(2) — Machine Wash Cloth Toys
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Other
Children's products certification was not completed timely. It was last completed on 8/31/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-11-11.
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Other Serious
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