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Young Scholars Academy

1273 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE F, Brownsville, TX 78526-3919

Operation number:
815988
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Cameron
Capacity:
69
License effective:
September 26, 2002
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565443305
Email:
Not listed
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 Young Scholars Academy from January 5, 2022 through July 24, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 10, 2026 and involved background screening.

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
18

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78526

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.44
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
39%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.33

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: Supervision
Report finding
An infant was sleeping alone in the crib area of the infant classroom. The caregivers and other children in care where in the receiving area.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The fingerprint results have not been received for one caregiver present at the daycare. The employee had her fingerprint appointment on 07/09/20226. She left the center during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2025
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(5)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(9)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation training has not been updated.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 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
Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(5)