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Prodigy Child Academy, Inc.

1005 1/2 E 6TH ST, Alice, TX 78332-4657

Operation number:
1517482
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jim Wells
Capacity:
68
License effective:
December 5, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
3616681234
Email:
jennrod1807@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

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 23 available inspections for Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. from December 3, 2021 through July 28, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved background screening.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 29, 2026 through July 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 78332

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.22
Local median
0.76

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
52%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
61%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.79

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.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Official code
746.5315
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Official code
746.521(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
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)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Official code
746.3701(8)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2401(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Official code
746.201(8)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)