Mcallen Learning Center & Daycare LLC
1020 MARTIN AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Vanessa Herrera
- Phone
- (956) 322-5623
- Regulated since
- Jun 29, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1368988 · number 1716307
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 8/23/23 was missing 7 hours out of the 24 annual required training hours for training period, 8/23/23-8/23/24.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-06.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Safety & premises
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.
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 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Staff background & training
The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Other
The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.
HHSC 746.4507(2)(A) — Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Other Serious
There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.
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 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Safety & premises
Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-31.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A new caregiver did not have a First Aid Training and was unsupervised with a group of children.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-07.
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Other
The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Safety & premises
Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-20.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Safety & premises
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