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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development

1201 W UNIVERSITY DR, Edinburg, TX 78539-2909

Operation number:
1582718
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:
139
License effective:
September 21, 2015
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9566652469
Email:
raquenel.sanchez@utrgv.edu
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 20 available inspections for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development from August 25, 2021 through May 28, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 26, 2025 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Five later inspections, from March 27, 2025 through May 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78539

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.3
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
48%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left in restroom within the classroom unattended after the other children transitioned to the outdoor area.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation is not implementing procedures for its biting policy.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left in the playground area of the operation without supervision for a period of two minutes.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a period of 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A play equipment in the playground area had an opening of approximately 5.5-6 inches. The opening was due to a piece of equipment being missing. NOTE: Maintenance personnel in the process of repairing equipment during this inspection. Equipment will not be in use until repair is completed as per Director.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 out of 4 child records checked did not have updated immunization records. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. The 4 updated immunization records were received during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)