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1st Choice Learning Academy
2301 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE C, Donna TX 78537-3543 · License #1785985 · Licensed Center
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Contact
- Director
- Lilia Herrera
- Phone
- (956) 706-5737
- Website
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- Address
- 2301 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE C, Donna TX 78537-3543 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 80 children
Violations, past 3 yrs
7
From inspections (not complaints)
High-risk violations
4
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
Substantiated complaints
0
Published by Texas HHSC
Inspections, past 3 yrs
20
Monitoring & assessments
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care RegulationNo violations cited · view state record
1 violation cited · view state record
- Medium
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
1 violation cited · view state record
- Medium Low
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
1 violation cited · view state record
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
1 violation cited · view state record
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
1 violation cited · view state record
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
1 violation cited · view state record
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
1 violation cited · view state record
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1.The Jan 22, 2026 inspection noted: “An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspec…” — what has changed since then?
- 2.The Jan 22, 2026 inspection noted: “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employ…” — what has changed since then?
- 3.The May 30, 2025 inspection noted: “Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the othe…” — what has changed since then?