McAllen Learning Center & Daycare LLC
Licensed Center in McAllen, Texas. License #1716307, issued June 29, 2021.
- Address
- 1020 Martin Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
- Phone
- (956) 322-5623
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since September 15, 2025. From the state's provider report of October 28, 2026.
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 5,189 standards at McAllen Learning Center & Daycare LLC between December 8, 2021 and October 27, 2026 and recorded 29 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 357 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 5 | 546 | 4 |
| Personnel | 5 | 723 | 3 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 136 | 1 |
| Infants | 3 | 267 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 179 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 298 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 374 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 5 | 480 | 0 |
| Pools | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 271 | 0 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 0 |
The table adds up to 5,137 of those standards. The remaining 52, including 19 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 26 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 27, 2026, and 29 citations.
- 7High
- 17Medium High
- 5Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 29. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High October 8, 2026 Correction verified October 22, 2026
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Vents and fans throughout the facility were obserevd covered in dust and debris and dark in color. The toddler outdoor area fence was obserevd with peeling paint and rusted nails sticking out of the fence at child level.
- High September 3, 2026 Correction verified October 27, 2026
746.2417(2)(B): Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on video evidence from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was sat in a restrictive device for well over 15 minutes more than once.
- High September 3, 2026 Correction verified October 27, 2026
746.1201(2): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Based on video evidence from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not relate to a child with respect, courtesy and patience when the caregiver handled a child in a discourteous and disrespectful manner more than once.
- Medium High September 3, 2026 Correction verified October 27, 2026
746.3503(c)(2): Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Based on video evidence from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not keep a hand on a child when diaper changing and walked away from the child several feet.
- Medium High November 3, 2025 Correction verified November 4, 2025
746.613(b): Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.
- Medium December 3, 2024 Correction verified December 6, 2024
746.1309(a): Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
- Medium High November 14, 2024 Correction verified November 15, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.
- Medium High November 14, 2024 Correction verified November 15, 2024
746.801(11): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.
- Medium High November 13, 2024 Correction verified December 3, 2024
746.4507(2)(A): Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.
- High November 13, 2024 Correction verified December 13, 2024
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
- Medium High November 13, 2024 Correction verified December 13, 2024
746.201(9): Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.
- Medium High August 15, 2023 Correction verified August 29, 2023
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
- High August 15, 2023 Correction verified August 29, 2023
746.3701(9): Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
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.
- High July 28, 2023 Correction verified August 15, 2023
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
A child was unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.
- High July 28, 2023 Correction verified August 25, 2023
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
- Medium May 31, 2023 Correction verified June 2, 2023
746.1309(c): Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
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
- Medium High May 31, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.
- Medium High April 14, 2023 Correction verified April 25, 2023
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- Medium High November 16, 2022 Correction verified November 18, 2022
746.1309(d): Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
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.
- Medium November 7, 2022 Correction verified November 15, 2022
746.801(3): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.
- Medium High November 7, 2022 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(1): Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.
- Medium High November 7, 2022 Correction verified November 15, 2022
746.2401(3): Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.
- Medium High November 7, 2022 Correction verified November 15, 2022
746.2407: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.
- Medium November 7, 2022 Corrected at inspection
746.2205(a)(1): Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.
- High November 7, 2022 Correction verified November 15, 2022
746.5625(a): Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.
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