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The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall

803 W FRIO ST, Pearsall, TX 78061-2034

Operation number:
1577557
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Frio
Capacity:
159
License effective:
July 31, 2015
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8303349290
Email:
benavidezn@kafhs.org
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 18 available inspections for The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall from October 20, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 24, 2025 and involved supervision.

Five later inspections, from June 25, 2025 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78061

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.28
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
22%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.38

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on interviews conducted a caregiver is using inappropriate discipline and statements while redirecting children.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One child was observed to be separated from his classmates for an extended period of time throughout the day.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)