St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center
300 PECAN BLVD, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 192
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Rodriguez
- Phone
- (956) 682-2201
- Regulated since
- Apr 20, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 102819 · number 222695
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
1 out off 4 files reviewed was missing an notoraized affidavit .
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Staff background & training
Five out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing training on abuse/neglect. Two out of ten staff training records are missing food allergy training. One out of ten training records is missing building and physical premises safety training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation's playground has play-structures surrounded by 3-4 inches of rubber mulch.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Physical / Outdoor activities benefits, duration, type, setting and plan during extreme weather. (28) Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Illness & medication
Ten children's records were reviewed. All files are missing parent right's statement. One files is missing updated immunization records and one file immunization records. Seven files are missing updated special care statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-19. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Employee records were missing training recores on the following topics: Emergency Prepardness,, Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Communicable Disease, and one record missing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Other Serious
Infant was observed to be wearing around their neck, an Amber teething necklace. Note: Caregiver removed necklace during inspection.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One of the toilets in the 3 year old classroom was out of service. There is a pile of doors leaning against the walls in the restroom that the children have access to.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Safety & premises
Allergy plan for one child's record reviewed was missing the possible symptoms and steps to take during an allergy reaction.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was determined staff used statements focused on negative behavior when children don't listen or participate in activity as directed by caregiver.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Other
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Seven out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings including the following topics: -Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Building and Building Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-09. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation playground has structures with a height over 20 inches, there is less than 6 inches of mulch surrounding the structures.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Food & allergies
One out of ten children's records reviewed indicates child has a food allergy and there is not a food allergy plan in file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-01. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Staff background & training
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