Covenant Christian Academy

4201 N WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County

20cited violations

4serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 187
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:20 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Diana Bivens
Phone: (956) 686-7886
Regulated since: Feb 21, 2006
HHSC IDs: Operation 277659 · number 851759
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 10
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2024	2	0	Safety & premises (2)
2023	8	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2)
2022	6	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
- Other
  A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
- Other
  A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
- Staff background & training
  A teacher/caregiver 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 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-26.
- Other
  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 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
- Staff background & training
  A teacher/caregiver 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 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-26.
- Other
  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 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Covenant Christian Academy, 4201 N WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78504-5223 (operation ID 277659, operation number 851759), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
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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