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Learning Journey Child Care

406 N JACKSON RD, Edinburg, TX 78541-2868

Operation number:
843761
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:
72
License effective:
June 6, 2005
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9563860228
Email:
garzamarta72@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 Learning Journey Child Care from January 25, 2022 through May 7, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 5, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from May 6, 2026 through May 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78541

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.36
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.2

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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The sign in and out log was not current. There were 13 children present and only 3 children were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant feeding instructions for two infants were not updated.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A transportation vehicle was observed with trash on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The van floor was cleaned during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The seats for the merry go cycle play structure are broken.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Director did not have a time sheet/attendance for the hours worked in the child care operation. Corrected at Inspection: A time sheet was completed for the director for the current and past week.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drill conducted on 10-2-24 had an exit time of 5minutes
Correction deadline
November 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization for a child that is transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The child information was placed in the vehicle before transportation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The two transportation vehicles were observed with pieces of papers, trash and candy wrappers. Corrected at Inspection: The vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three cribs used by infants were not labeled with their name. Corrected at inspection: The labels were placed in the cribs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infants did not have a current feeding instruction.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child's record did not have a copy of the immunization record. A child's record did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor play area was observed with red ants. There were two houses with chipped paint, damaged wall, and exposed nail.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2023
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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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregivers in three different classrooms did not wash their hands after wiping children's noses. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers washing their hands after inspector informed them about standard.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
1 caregiver was providing care for 6 infants with a specified age group of 12-17 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as another caregiver was added to the classroom.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
School age children were watching a TV show on a tablet while eating their afternoon snack. NOTE: This was corrected. The tablet was removed by caregiver.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training hours for training year 2020-2021 were not available for review during inspection for Director of operation.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide detector was not working properly as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A working carbon monoxide detector was added during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children's products certification was not completed timely in 2021. Last completed certification on 3/2/2020.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)