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The Children's College Learning Center

5117 S JACKSON RD, Edinburg, TX 78539-3184

Operation number:
1437872
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
128
License effective:
May 24, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9566641503
Email:
thechildrenscollege@gmail.com
Website:
tcclc.net

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 32 available inspections for The Children's College Learning Center from August 19, 2021 through December 19, 2025.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 9, 2025 and involved facility condition.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
32

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78539

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
48%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.68

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor area used by the children was observed with trash, dried leaves and seeds on the floor. -There were exposed nails and sharp broken objects on the wooden fence panels. -There was broken play structure. -There was bench with a torn seating mat.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver hired on 3/31/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was established that a caregiver grabbed a child forcefully to sit them down.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A food allergy plan was not obtained upon the enrollment of a child.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director and caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A 5-month-old was observed through camera footage drinking a bottle and not being held.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; caregivers were observed utilizing a cellphone and sitting - facing away from a group of children during naptime. An incident took place during naptime and went unnoticed, and incident required a child to receive medical treatment.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation binder did not include emergency medical authorizations. These were added to the binder from the children's files at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The center has decided to arrange nap mats with the green side as the sleeping side and the red as the floor side. During the inspection. Some of the mats were arranged with the green side the floor.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Official code
746.4503(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time activities were observed in the school age classroom during rest time. Children were watching TV and two children were using their personal electronic devices. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. All the screen devices were put away and children transitioned to another activity.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children during nap time. There were 14 children ages 12 months to 2 years old in the group of children. NOTE: This was corrected during an inspection. A second caregiver came into the classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child hit a child with a chair causing an injury to child's head. Another child was made responsible for causing the injury due to caregiver not providing supervision and was not aware of children's on-going activity.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child sustained an injury while in care and received medical attention. Child Care Regulation was not notified by the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two diaper changing table pads had tears on the surface making them absorbent. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Diaper changing pads were replaced for new ones.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Unitary surfacing was observed torn and unmaintained during inspection.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Official code
746.4911(a)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records for director and owner were not available for review during inspection.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Adequate lighting was not available in one classroom in order to provide visual supervision of children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Lighting was adjusted to meet compliance.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers were last serviced in March 2021. NOTE: This was corrected. Fire extinguishers were serviced during this inspection by an accredited company.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parents of children enrolled were not notified of a child in care or an employee contracting a communicable disease.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Official code
746.307(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 5 infants present in the group of children. One caregiver was supervising children in two classrooms divided by a child gate. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in an infant classroom as observed during inspection. There were 6 children with one caregiver. Specified Age group of the children was: 12 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as one child was moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An infant was feeding from a bottle and had their bottle propped with a stuffed animal. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as caregiver removed stuffed animal and bottle from infant.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff members are missing the following trainings: Caregiver #1 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Handling, storing Hazardous Materials Caregiver #2 Emergency practices Spread Communicable Diseases including Immunizations Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety Caregiver #3 Food allergies Understanding Building and Physical premises safety
Correction deadline
December 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced by 50% during nap time while having 4 infants present in the group of children. Two caregivers were needed for the group of children and it was reduced to one.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in two classrooms as observed during inspection. Classroom #1 had 5 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months under the care of one caregiver. Classroom #2 had 6 children with a Specified Age Group of 12-17months under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as two children were moved into another classroom and child/caregiver ratio was met.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531