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Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center

602 MORGAN BLVD, Harlingen, TX 78550-5143

Operation number:
65289
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:
159
License effective:
February 26, 1986
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9564256330
Email:
gb@splch.com

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 Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center from December 29, 2021 through June 25, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 21, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Two later inspections, from April 23, 2026 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78550

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.21

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.45

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she drew on a child's face with a sharpie marker.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children files are missing a Health Care Statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three caregivers do not have proof of TB test on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Official code
746.901(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child's file is missing immunization record.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver is lacking 8 hours of annual training from cycle 10/10/21 to 10/9/22.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on information gathered, a parent was not notified of a less serious injury when the parent picked up child from child care center.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)