The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-pearsall
803 W FRIO ST, Pearsall, TX 78061 · Frio County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 159
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nelly Benavidez
- Phone
- (830) 334-9290
- Regulated since
- Jul 31, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1191139 · number 1577557
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
An infant was left unsupervised when both caregivers stepped out of the room for a brief moment. This was corrected at inspection when supervision was addressed with the staff members. Additional trainings will be provided regarding supervision along with a Performance Improvement Needed.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
An infant was left unsupervised when both caregivers stepped out of the room for a brief moment. This was corrected at inspection when supervision was addressed with the staff members. Additional trainings will be provided regarding supervision along with a Performance Improvement Needed.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, caregiver used harsh tones and words when discipling a child in care. Caregiver took a child's snack away before child was done eating as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, caregiver used harsh tones and words when discipling a child in care. Caregiver took a child's snack away before child was done eating as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A child was observed watching a program on the iPad with headphones during mealtime. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the iPad and headphones from the table.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A child was observed watching a program on the iPad with headphones during mealtime. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the iPad and headphones from the table.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-29.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on interviews conducted a caregiver is using inappropriate discipline and statements while redirecting children.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
One child was observed to be separated from his classmates for an extended period of time throughout the day.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Other
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on interviews conducted a caregiver is using inappropriate discipline and statements while redirecting children.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
One child was observed to be separated from his classmates for an extended period of time throughout the day.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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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.