Children's Education Center

4000 N SUGAR RD, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County

14cited violations

2serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 98
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Dora De Leon
Phone: (956) 702-5144
Regulated since: Mar 16, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1335804 · number 1694751
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 2

Year by year

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

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
Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 11, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 11, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
- Illness & medication
  The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(c)(3) — Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
- Illness & medication
  The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(c)(3) — Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-08.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-13. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-13. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.
  
  HHSC 746.5211 — Emergency Lighting
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.
  
  HHSC 746.5211 — Emergency Lighting
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-03.
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 Children's Education Center, 4000 N SUGAR RD, Pharr, TX 78577-7656 (operation ID 1335804, operation number 1694751), 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.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.