Sesame Place Pre-school
1631 S VETERANS BLVD, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 · Maverick County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Elsa Villalpando
- Phone
- (830) 776-0012
- Regulated since
- Dec 12, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1496304 · number 1809646
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 17 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation allowed a child to have screen time during naptime.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a signed statement that the operation is not responsible for nutritional value for child.
HHSC 746.3309(a)(2) — Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Nutritional Value
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One of six children did not have a health care professional signature on file after child has been enrolled form more than 12 months at the center.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Other
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An employee contacted a former employee to call an agency on behalf of the daycare.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Other Serious
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
A bottle was propped on a blanket to feed an infant who could not hold bottle. This was corrected when I informed caregiver and she removed bottle and prop.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
4 children were present on 08/14/25 and none had documentation of diaper changes on infant daily report. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver changed a diaper and documented time.
HHSC 746.2431(3) — Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-15.
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Illness & medication
One of six children did not have immunization records on file availble for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Other
Three of four children did not get signed out on 08/14/25.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of six children did not have signature or date by parent/guardian on admission form giving permission for medical emergencies.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Other
Two of six children did not have a health statement on file within one week of attending daycare.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have annual training records availble for review.
HHSC 746.907(b) — Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The daycare had an unlocked container that read "keep out of the reach of children" stored under the sink in the restroom while a child was using the facility. This was corrected at inspection when daycare removed chemicals from restroom.
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 2025-06-12.
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Illness & medication
An uncapped medication was stored in the same refrigerator as food at the daycare. This was corrected at inspection when the center threw away medication that was in refrigerator.
HHSC 746.3807(3) — Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The director was not present when inspector arrived and could not provided documentation to show she has been present 75 percent of time or at least 30 hours. This was corrected at inspection when director started documenting her time for current week.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-25.
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Safety & premises
2 children were sharing a crib. They were utilizing the same crib at different times. 7 cribs were observed in infant room with 8 children under the age of 12 months present.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
1 child was observed eating a cracker and putting cracker on table. No plate or napkin was provided to child at time of serving. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver provided child with another cracker and paper plate.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 of 6 children did not have signature or date for authorization for medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Other
1 child did not have signature, date or a check on any selection option on admission form.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Other
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was laid down to rest in a crib that was labelled for another child. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver changed the sheet in crib.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
A child was laying down on carpet with a bottle propped. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver picked up child to feed infant.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-24.
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Other
Child Product Certification had not been done within the past 12 months.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 van used to transport children was missing a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Safety & premises
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