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 33 available inspections for Del Valle Wee Cardinal Child Development Center from August 20, 2021 through April 13, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved supervision.
Two later inspections, from March 13, 2026 through April 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
33
8 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
9
2 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
8
2 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
1
Last 36 months
Local comparison
33 total inspections vs 6 local median in 78617
Compared to 8 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.27
Local median
0.33
0.27This provider
0.33Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
18%
Local median
25%
18%This provider
25%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
18%
Local median
25%
18%This provider
25%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
0.25
1This provider
0.25Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
Two children were left unsupervised on the playground when the caregivers transitioned the class inside.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that neglectful supervision was Reason to Believe.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not utilize good judgment when bringing an e-cigarette device into the classroom. The e-cigarette device slipped out of the caregivers' pocket and was made accessible to a child.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An e-cigarette device was made accessible and smoked by a child in a classroom.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
A caregiver was present with children without an eligible background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation and the operation resubmitted their background check.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2024
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
One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had three epinephrine auto-injectors that were expired and they were all listed as part of the emergency allergy response plan for three children.