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1st Choice Learning Academy

2301 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE C, Donna TX 78537-3543 · License #1785985 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 80 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 10, 2026
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Director
Lilia Herrera
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Address
2301 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE C, Donna TX 78537-3543 · 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 CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesPart Time CareTransportation to/from School

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 80 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
20
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 10, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 22, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Jan 22, 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 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

Jul 9, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 10, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 30, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Apr 2, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 31, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Mar 17, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 6, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 24, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 7, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Jul 31, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    Annual health inspection is up to date.

    Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Apr 15, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 3, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Jan 4, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 30, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 8, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The 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. 2The 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. 3The 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?

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