Learning Journey Child Care
406 N JACKSON RD, Edinburg, TX 78541 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rafael Cardenas
- Phone
- (956) 386-0228
- Regulated since
- Jun 6, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 260413 · number 843761
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant feeding instructions for two infants were not updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
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Safety & premises
The seats for the merry go cycle play structure are broken.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A transportation vehicle was observed with trash on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The van floor was cleaned during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-05.
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Other
The sign in and out log was not current. There were 13 children present and only 3 children were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-05.
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Other
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Director did not have a time sheet/attendance for the hours worked in the child care operation. Corrected at Inspection: A time sheet was completed for the director for the current and past week.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire drill conducted on 10-2-24 had an exit time of 5minutes
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-30. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-30. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three cribs used by infants were not labeled with their name. Corrected at inspection: The labels were placed in the cribs.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-07.
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Other
Three infants did not have a current feeding instruction.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed with red ants. There were two houses with chipped paint, damaged wall, and exposed nail.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The two transportation vehicles were observed with pieces of papers, trash and candy wrappers. Corrected at Inspection: The vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization for a child that is transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The child information was placed in the vehicle before transportation.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-07.
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Illness & medication
A child's record did not have a copy of the immunization record. A child's record did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregivers in three different classrooms did not wash their hands after wiping children's noses. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers washing their hands after inspector informed them about standard.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2023-01-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
1 caregiver was providing care for 6 infants with a specified age group of 12-17 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as another caregiver was added to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training hours for training year 2020-2021 were not available for review during inspection for Director of operation.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-15.
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Food & allergies
School age children were watching a TV show on a tablet while eating their afternoon snack. NOTE: This was corrected. The tablet was removed by caregiver.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-02-15.
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Other
Children's products certification was not completed timely in 2021. Last completed certification on 3/2/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-15.
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Other Serious
The carbon monoxide detector was not working properly as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A working carbon monoxide detector was added during inspection.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Staff background & training
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