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The Escuelita Learning Center

334 MORNINGSIDE RD, Brownsville TX 78521-4960 · License #1759510 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 51 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 23, 2026
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Director
Jorge Deferretis
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Address
334 MORNINGSIDE RD, Brownsville TX 78521-4960 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Sat06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Sun06:30 AM-06:30 PM

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolWeekend Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 51 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
5
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.7
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 23, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 17, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 15, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1613(a)(6) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

    One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.

    Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Dec 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 24, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 20, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

Nov 29, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.901(10) · Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

    Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Sep 8, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

Jul 28, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 29, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.4503(a) · Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.2405(2) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

    A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

May 19, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 4, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.

    Corrected by May 4, 2023

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.

    Corrected by May 19, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1613(a)(6) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

    The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.

    Corrected by May 4, 2023

  • High

    746.2401(7) · Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

    A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.

    Corrected by May 4, 2023

Apr 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 30, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 20, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2605(1)(A) · Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined

    The interest centers have not been set up.

    Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 15, 2025 inspection noted: “One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 20, 2023 inspection noted: “The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 29, 2023 inspection noted: “Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error