Adventureland Academy LLC
5813 N WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amelia Cepeda
- Phone
- (956) 682-2283
- Regulated since
- Nov 18, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1327573 · number 1688760
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver failed to exercise respect and patience with a child.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was made to clean the restroom as a form of discipline and was restricted from exiting until the restroom was cleaned.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Other Serious
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver failed to exercise respect and patience with a child.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was made to clean the restroom as a form of discipline and was restricted from exiting until the restroom was cleaned.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area was observed with overgrown grass and weeds, along with stickers in various locations. The overgrown grass covered the footwear of the children during outdoor play.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant was seen lying on a soiled crib sheet with fresh and dry vomit stains. Corrected at Inspection: The crib sheet was replaced with a clean one.
HHSC 746.3407(3) — Machine Wash Linens
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A toddler did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The toddler washed their hands after being instructed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Other
The sign in and out log was not maintained. There were 27 children present and only 14 were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area was observed with overgrown grass and weeds, along with stickers in various locations. The overgrown grass covered the footwear of the children during outdoor play.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant was seen lying on a soiled crib sheet with fresh and dry vomit stains. Corrected at Inspection: The crib sheet was replaced with a clean one.
HHSC 746.3407(3) — Machine Wash Linens
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A toddler did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The toddler washed their hands after being instructed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Other
The sign in and out log was not maintained. There were 27 children present and only 14 were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-07.
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Staff background & training
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May 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director and transportation caregiver did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Other
Two children were using torn mats during naptime. Corrected at Inspection: The mats were replaced with new mats.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no information (parent's name, emergency phone numbers, emergency medical transport & treatment authorization) for two children who are transported from school to the operation. Corrected at inspection: The information was placed in the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director and transportation caregiver did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Other
Two children were using torn mats during naptime. Corrected at Inspection: The mats were replaced with new mats.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no information (parent's name, emergency phone numbers, emergency medical transport & treatment authorization) for two children who are transported from school to the operation. Corrected at inspection: The information was placed in the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no sheet on the mattress in the play yard used by an infant. Corrected at Inspection: The sheet was placed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-18.
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Other
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no sheet on the mattress in the play yard used by an infant. Corrected at Inspection: The sheet was placed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The outdoor area was observed with some trash (plastic bag, wrappers, 2 used face masks). There was a shelf with chipped paint in a classroom. The vents in the classrooms were observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The trash was picked up from the outdoor play area. The vents were cleaned during the inspection. The shelf was removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The outdoor area was observed with some trash (plastic bag, wrappers, 2 used face masks). There was a shelf with chipped paint in a classroom. The vents in the classrooms were observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The trash was picked up from the outdoor play area. The vents were cleaned during the inspection. The shelf was removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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