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Young Scholars Academy
1273 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE F, Brownsville TX 78526-3919 · License #815988 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Maria Alaniz
- Phone
- (956) 544-3305
- Website
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- Address
- 1273 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE F, Brownsville TX 78526-3919 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 69 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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