The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
713 S MISSOURI AVE, Weslaco, TX 78596 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Priscilla Perez
- Phone
- (956) 376-6730
- Regulated since
- Nov 30, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1030909 · number 1450527
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 14 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 26 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (4), Other (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 26, 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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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 24, 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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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 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 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Safety & premises
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Other
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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-09.
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Safety & premises
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 17, 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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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 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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Jan 10, 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 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 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 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 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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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Staff background & training
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Staff background & training
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Other
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(2) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Illness & medication
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Staff background & training
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(2) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Illness & medication
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Staff background & training
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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