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Young Scholars Academy

1273 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE F, Brownsville TX 78526-3919 · License #815988 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 69 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 23, 2026
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Director
Maria Alaniz
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Address
1273 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE F, Brownsville TX 78526-3919 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareAfter School CareDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 69 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 23, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date 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 Feb 2, 2026

Sep 26, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 13, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.

    Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.

    Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

  • High

    746.5617(a)(1) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

    No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407(13) · Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

    A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2025

Aug 14, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Aug 30, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 23, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 3, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 1, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 7, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 22, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 22, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 22, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 15, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

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

    Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2022

Feb 7, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1613(a)(5) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

    RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.201(4) · Designating Director

    RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2022

Jan 24, 2022 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans

    RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1613(a)(5) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

    RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

  • Medium High

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

    Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.201(4) · Designating Director

    RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

  • Medium

    745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

    RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Jan 5, 2022 — Inspection
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Medium

    746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

  • Medium Low

    746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

    The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Transportation training has not been updated.

    Corrected by Jan 12, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans

    Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1613(a)(5) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

    Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

  • Medium

    745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

    Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2022

  • Medium

    746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.201(4) · Designating Director

    Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 23, 2026 inspection noted: “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employ…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 13, 2025 inspection noted: “No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 14, 2024 inspection noted: “There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off it…” — what has changed since then?

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