Young Scholars Garderie LLC
901 BOCA CHICA BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 174
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Catherine Cuellar
- Phone
- (956) 545-0259
- Regulated since
- Feb 8, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1457993 · number 1784078
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation this standard was found deficient. There were 6 out of the 8 licensed rooms for childcare were not maintained and some were used as storage. NOTE: licensed room are no longer use as storage rooms and are maintained.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation this standard was found deficient as it was confirmed that 4 cats without vaccination were being fed by the operation staff. NOTE: This was corrected by the time of inspection as the cats were removed from the operation.
HHSC 746.3903(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have a current CPR training. Expired on 10/2025.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Other
The gate is broken from one end of the fence which does not lock and accessible to the children at the time of inspection. The gate to the outdoor fence has a whole in the bottom accesssible to the children.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Records & paperwork
Three staff files were reviewed. Two out of three files reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Operation's last background check validation was on 1/15/25. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was updated at the time of inspection.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-07.
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Safety & premises
Observed a school age classroom being used as a storage room at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2705(1) — School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Seating, Tables
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed restroom in the toddler classroom not working properly and one restroom in the pre-kinder restroom missing a seat for the toilet at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-12-10.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Operation's last background check validation was on 5/21/24. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was updated at the time of inspection.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-15.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Grapes were served to a toddler.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation a caregiver at the operation failed to use good judgement when she chose to clip a 6-month old's nails resulting in the child receiving a superficial injury. An employee also failed to use good judgement when she chose to lie to the child's parents about how the child was injured and writing the same lie in the incident report
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 14 month old infant was included in the naptime group.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
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Records & paperwork
Two of four files reviewed were missing notarized affidavits of employment.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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