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Finger Prints Learning Day Care

901 W VETERANS BLVD, Palmview, TX 78572-8156

Operation number:
1595657
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:
23
License effective:
April 29, 2016
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565199722
Email:
fingerprintsdc@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 14 available inspections for Finger Prints Learning Day Care from February 7, 2022 through May 6, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 6, 2025 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
35

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.5
Local median
1.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
42%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.94

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
One of the tricycle has a broken seat. Four of the tricycles are missing pedals. There are overgrown weeds in the outdoor play area. There is an unanchored metal pole by the soccer goals. The nets of the soccer goals are broken.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing mat in the infant room is torn and there were two uncovered dirty diapers on the diaper changing station. High chair seat attached to a table has multiple stains. There are bird dropping on top of the outdoor play kitchen and three play houses. There is an active red ant pile in the outdoor play area. Note: During inspection provider disposed of the dirty diapers and removed / replaced the seat attached to the table.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Operation has a transportation vehicle designed to seat eight or more persons without an electronic child safety alarm. Documentation showing when center first purchased or leased a vehicle was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
Official code
746.5627
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Operation did not have current lesson plans nor planned activities for the children in care.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Official code
746.2201
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children ages 6mo, 16mo and 3yo were watching Mickey Mouse Club House.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Children did not wash hands before lunch.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation was found in disorder and disrepair. There is an accumulation of dust on the walls, fans and equipment. Part of the flooring is torn. There are stacks and bags of equipment within the classrooms. Part of the outdoor fence is broken.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/10/2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A 3yo child was placed in a high chair for standing up.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Menu did not match the food items served during lunch. Operation did not serve a fruit nor vegetable portion during lunch. Two food items served during lunch time were expired; milk 12/03/2024 and ham 11/18/2024.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 6mo child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
At arrival, an infant-age child was asleep and unsupervised in room #3.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two staff files were reviewed. One file is missinng annual training certificates on the topics of management, abuse/neglect, hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, emergency prepardness, building safety and communicable diseases. The second file was not available for review including pre-service and first aid/CPR training.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children's records were reviewed. One files was not available for review, including the feeding instructions. Three files were missing the updated special care statement. A file was missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Official code
746.2605(1)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Last active play space and equipment daily check was documented on 2/2024.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire inspection was conducted on 02/10/2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; (2) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?); and (3) Inform parents that they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operationto observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director did not have current training in transportation safety.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A wall in a children's restroom was observed with peeling paint accessible to children.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Children's Products Certification form used to prove that the operation has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the home was not current. The form available for review had a date of February 09, 2022.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A window designated as an emergency exit was blocked with a children's table and boxes of children's materials. A tree branch was observed blocking the window from the outside as a large piece of the tree branch was hanging in front of the window. This prevented children and staff from safely exiting through the window in case of an emergency. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a different window was designated as an emergency exit within the same room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center did not have an annual fire inspection completed. Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 2/01/2022 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not serviced. The last service date on the fire extinguisher was on February 2021. A fire extinguisher in the center was not currently serviced. The last service date on the fire extinguisher was on January 2021.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A first aid kit was not available in the transportation vehicle.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The center did not have an annual health inspection completed. Most recent health inspection provided is dated 2/01/2022 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was January 2021.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's products certification form used for verification that the center has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and ensured that there are no unsafe products in the center was not current. The date documented on the form was 1/24/2020.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two electrical outlets were observed without a safety cover in the pre-k room. This posed a safety hazard as the electrical outlets were within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as safety covers were placed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver was missing annual training of the following topics. At least 6 clock hours of annual training hours must be in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development; (2)Guidance and discipline; (3)Age-appropriate curriculum; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. At least 1 clock hour of the annual training hours must focus on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Both director's were missing annual training on the following topics: (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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Both director's were missing current annual training on Transportation Safety.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)