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Rocking Horse Learning Center #2

17509 N FM 88, Elsa, TX 78543

Operation number:
985386
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:
76
License effective:
November 20, 2009
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9562622000
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 10 available inspections for Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 from October 19, 2021 through July 2, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 3, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78543

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.6
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.44

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.

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director's is missing the following required trainings for the annual year 5/22/2024-5/22/2025: Building Safety, Allergic Reactions, Medication Administration, and Emergency Preparedness.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The playground area in the back of the building needs maintenance, the grass has outgrown.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member is missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications
Correction deadline
October 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed. Lunch menu for today indicated children were having stew meat, rice, mixed vegetables and peaches. Children were served hot dogs, french fries and apples for lunch. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updated menu.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instruction for an infant-age child were last reviewed / signed by parent on 7/2022.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Information for a child with a diagnosed food allergy is not posted in kitchen nor classroom.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operational Policies were reviewed and missing the following: (8) Suspencion and Expulsion Policy (15) Water Activities Policy (18) Physical Activity and Outdoor Play Policy (19) Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Policy (27) Health Check Policy
Correction deadline
September 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children's records were reviewed. One is missing an emergency food allergy plan and a second one is missing a health statement.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 14.5-30 hours of annual training. Three staff training records are missing trainings on the following topics: -Management -Transportation -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
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: Other violations
Report finding
Operation does not have written lesson plans. Daily schedule for all ages indicates children have the choice of education or video movie 7-8am and 5-5:30 PM. Daily schedule does not indicate when physical activity takes place. Infant-age children have not been participating in outdoor play.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Official code
746.2201(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Fire Extinguisher is missing from Transportation Vehicle.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Operation did not notified parents after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Official code
746.307(d)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Operation did not notify Child Care Regulation after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Facility does not have a current Health Inspection.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers need CPR training.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
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)