Kidcellence Learning Academy
801 W 2ND ST, Mercedes, TX 78570 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jovanna De La Torre
- Phone
- (956) 294-1145
- Regulated since
- Jul 12, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1470060 · number 1791641
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An affidavit of employment was not available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Staff background & training
Proof of education was not available for a caregiver during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Two children's files were missing required health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.