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The Learning Palace
A licensed child care center in Mcallen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2300 N 10TH ST STE A, Mcallen, TX 78501
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 540-7140
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 60 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1698544
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 3, 2020
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 1 citation from these visits (risk level: Medium 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from March 1, 2022 to July 9, 2026, newest first: 21 visits and 34 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
July 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 27, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 29, 2024 · Correction verified: March 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.
December 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 6, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.
746.2603(1) - Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.
August 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 14, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2023 · Correction verified: August 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.
July 31, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 31, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2023 · Correction verified: June 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2023 · Correction verified: June 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2023 · Correction verified: May 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2023 · Correction verified: June 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.
March 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 22, 2023 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2023 · Correction verified: February 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2023 · Correction verified: February 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: March 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: March 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: March 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2023 · Correction verified: March 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: March 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
May 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 19, 2022 · Inspection · 13 citations
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
No water was available or served during lunch.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone
March 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 1, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
March 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.