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Childcare center · Mcallen, TX
ABC's Children's College
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: 2313 HARVEY ST STE 101&102, Mcallen, TX 78501
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 630-1622
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 90 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1503683
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 20, 2013
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
- 4 inspections
- 3 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 2, 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 July 12, 2022 to March 17, 2026, newest first: 14 visits and 18 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.
March 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Expired food items were observed in the kitchen including tortillas and canned food. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the food items from the operation.
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Antisepectic solution and wipes are expired. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider brought a new first aid kit to the operation that has new antiseptic wipes.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Trash can in the toddler was uncovered, there were diapers inside the trash can. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
September 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 5, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2023 · Correction verified: May 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing 12 hours of annual training.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2023 · Correction verified: May 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Trash cans within the restrooms do not have lids.
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): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Menu posted is dated 5-8 to 5-13. Per provider dates were entered incorrectly, however, food items served during lunch do not match menu. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updates dates and food items served.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2023 · Correction verified: May 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Eight children's files were reviewed. Four files are missing admission date, two emergency contact address, two health statements, four immunization records, three operational policies received statement and one file was not available for review at the time of inspection.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2023 · Correction verified: June 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toddler - Prek Classroom does not follow the daily schedule. Class remained indoors playing with blocks while schedule indicates children have outdoor time from 10-10:45AM. Infant Room does not have a written activity plan and daily schedule does not include outdoor play.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2023 · Correction verified: May 26, 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.
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2023 · Correction verified: May 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A staff member was present at operation and responsible for caring for children. Employee has not completed high school education or equivalent.
December 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 30, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was observing playing with a tablet during nap time.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were four children in the infant room, two children in the 4-5 room and 8 children napping in the toddler room. Only one staff member was present to supervise all classrooms.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant age child and three infant age children were asleep in high chairs.
November 16, 2022 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation staff has not demonstrated competency to perform assigned duties such as providing a consistent positive environment for children and comforting young children.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 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.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained during the course the investigation operation has not maintained consistent staff attendance records.
July 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 12, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six out of twelve children napping were napping directly on the carpet. Mats were labeled with different children's names and solid color mats did not have a way to differentiate the floor from the napping side.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2022 · Correction verified: July 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of five children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
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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.