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Estrellita Seton Child Care

706 N LOS EBANOS RD, Mission, TX 78572-4814

Operation number:
1797925
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:
85
License effective:
February 13, 2025
Hours:
11:00 AM-04:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9566169359
Email:
cynthia.valencia@setonpartners.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 12 available inspections for Estrellita Seton Child Care from August 5, 2024 through August 3, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
12

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
1.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
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.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/03/2025.
Correction deadline
February 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2025. Documentation for severe weather drills, and monthly checks for the CO detectors and fire extinguisher were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
February 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Eight staff files were reviewed. Files are missing information including: start date, forms 2912 and 2985, orientation and center/personnel policies statements and training certificates.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed were missing informaiton on the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy did not 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?).
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in one of two after-school rooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was posted in the afterschool room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
There was no activity plan posted in an afterschool room. The activity plan posted in a second afterschool room was not current. The dates on the activity plan were for the week of 11/11-15/2024. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a current activity plan was posted in both afte school rooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two personnel records were missing the documentation showing how the employee meets the education qualifications.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
An activity plan was not posted in two classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as activity plans for the current week were posted in each classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Five pipes with wires were exposed in the ground in the outdoor playground. This posed a tripping and safety hazard for children in care.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
Official code
746.201(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies revieved were missing the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in rule number ?746.2202; and Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An uncovered concrete water well was observed with standing water in the children's outdoor playground. The water was observed dark brown in color. Bricks and leaves were also observed in the water. A pvc pipe coming out of the ground was broken and posed a safety hazard. All electrical outlets within children's reach in the pre-k room did not have safety covers.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701