Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.95
- Local median
- 0.73
Children's Education Station LLC
1713 DIAMOND AVE, Penitas, TX 78576-8327
- Operation number:
- 1676219
- 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:
- 190
- License effective:
- December 18, 2018
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9565194140
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Children's Education Station LLC from November 10, 2021 through July 14, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 11 local median in Hidalgo County
Compared to 417 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.89
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*
- Correction deadline
- July 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
- Official code
- 746.1505(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.205(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
- Official code
- 746.205(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- August 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 4, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.
- Correction deadline
- August 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.
- 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.
- Correction deadline
- October 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- February 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1301(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.
- Correction deadline
- October 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
- Official code
- 746.201(11)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2411(2)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The health inspection report was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
- Official code
- 746.801(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
- Correction deadline
- January 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 17, 2021
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
- Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
- Correction deadline
- December 17, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
- Correction deadline
- December 10, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
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
- The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
- Correction deadline
- December 10, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)