Totally Kidz Learning Center
2740 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE D, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Patricia Arellano
- Phone
- (956) 551-0636
- Regulated since
- Apr 14, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1339177 · number 1697144
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Safety & premises (8), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness, Building Safety, Communicable Diseases.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25.
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Safety & premises
Vents and ceiling fans in all classrooms and restrooms were observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Records & paperwork
5 out of 6 childrens records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness, Building Safety, Communicable Diseases.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-30.
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Safety & premises
Vents and ceiling fans in all classrooms and restrooms were observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Records & paperwork
5 out of 6 childrens records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-30.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 19, 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 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 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 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Oct 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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 2025-02-02. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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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 2025-02-02. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose filling was not maintained as tarp was visible and accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises
The electronic smoke alarm system was not current. Last inspection 10/5/2023. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose filling was not maintained as tarp was visible and accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises
The electronic smoke alarm system was not current. Last inspection 10/5/2023. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-13.
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Safety & premises
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May 2, 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 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last annual health inspection was completed on 12/19/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Safety & premises
Use zone for several pieces of equipment in the playground is less than that required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
The emergency authorization forms were not in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last annual health inspection was completed on 12/19/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Safety & premises
Use zone for several pieces of equipment in the playground is less than that required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
The emergency authorization forms were not in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Other
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 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 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Observed 2 infants ages 4 months and 9 months old asleep in a swing at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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Safety & premises
Loose filling was not maintained as tarp was visible and accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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Staff background & training
Three records reviewed were missing annual training hours.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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Other Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Observed 2 infants ages 4 months and 9 months old asleep in a swing at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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Safety & premises
Loose filling was not maintained as tarp was visible and accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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Staff background & training
Three records reviewed were missing annual training hours.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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