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Covenant Christian Academy

4201 N WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78504-5223

Operation number:
851759
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:
187
License effective:
February 21, 2006
Hours:
07:20 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9566867886
Email:
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 nine available inspections for Covenant Christian Academy from February 15, 2022 through December 18, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 8, 2025 and involved facility condition.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that 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
9

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78504

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.11
Local median
1.02

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
56%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
46%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.96

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.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2023
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: Other violations
Report finding
Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
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
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)