Inspired Learning Education Center

4510 N INSPIRATION RD, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County

32cited violations

2serious

19inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 35
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Director / administrator: Karen Garcia
Phone: (956) 713-1520
Regulated since: Dec 3, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1479313 · number 1797615
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 8
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	18	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2)
2024	14	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver supervising a group of children was missing 16 clock hours of pre-service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
- Staff background & training
  The director was missing annual traiing on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The training certificate available for review had a date of completion of April 16, 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was more than an 18 month difference when three infants were combined with older children in a toddler room during naptime. The youngest child in the group was 12 months old and the oldest child in the group was 12 years old.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Supervision & ratios
  The caregiver assigned to supervise a group of children in the toddler room was temporarily absent due to a restroom break resulting in leaving the children unsupervised during their naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Other
  Four floor mats being used by children during naptime had torn plastic and the interior foam exposed. This prevented the mats from being waterproof or washable.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Records & paperwork
  There was no record available for review for two children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Records & paperwork
  The children's sign-in and sing-out log was not maintained as a total of 13 children were present and only 12 children were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director updated the children's sign-in and out log.
  
  HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-25.
- Staff background & training
  3 of 4 staff records reviewed were missing the date of employment. 1 of 4 staff records reviewed was missig the follwing informaiton: (1) The Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912), (2) A notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation (Form 2985), (3) A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s:(A)Operational policies; and (B)Personnel policies. and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver supervising a group of children was missing 16 clock hours of pre-service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
- Staff background & training
  The director was missing annual traiing on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The training certificate available for review had a date of completion of April 16, 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was more than an 18 month difference when three infants were combined with older children in a toddler room during naptime. The youngest child in the group was 12 months old and the oldest child in the group was 12 years old.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Supervision & ratios
  The caregiver assigned to supervise a group of children in the toddler room was temporarily absent due to a restroom break resulting in leaving the children unsupervised during their naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Other
  Four floor mats being used by children during naptime had torn plastic and the interior foam exposed. This prevented the mats from being waterproof or washable.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Records & paperwork
  There was no record available for review for two children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Records & paperwork
  The children's sign-in and sing-out log was not maintained as a total of 13 children were present and only 12 children were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director updated the children's sign-in and out log.
  
  HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-25.
- Staff background & training
  3 of 4 staff records reviewed were missing the date of employment. 1 of 4 staff records reviewed was missig the follwing informaiton: (1) The Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912), (2) A notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation (Form 2985), (3) A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s:(A)Operational policies; and (B)Personnel policies. and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguisher checks were conducted on 08/2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed a CO detector / fire extinguisher checks and a fire drill. Checks and drill were documented under the Emergency Practices Form.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguisher checks were conducted on 08/2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed a CO detector / fire extinguisher checks and a fire drill. Checks and drill were documented under the Emergency Practices Form.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two out of the six napping mats being used were not labeled. Two mats labeled by number did not match the assignment list posted.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two out of the six napping mats being used were not labeled. Two mats labeled by number did not match the assignment list posted.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Water was not available nor served during PM snack and outdoor play.
  
  HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
- Food & allergies
  Food items served for lunch did not match the menu posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updated the menu.
  
  HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Two out of three staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (Form 2985).
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Water was not available nor served during PM snack and outdoor play.
  
  HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
- Food & allergies
  Food items served for lunch did not match the menu posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updated the menu.
  
  HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Two out of three staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (Form 2985).
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
  
  HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
- Records & paperwork
  Sanitation / Health Inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
  
  HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
- Records & paperwork
  Sanitation / Health Inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Inspired Learning Education Center, 4510 N INSPIRATION RD, Mission, TX 78573-7703 (operation ID 1479313, operation number 1797615), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

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2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
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