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Covenant Christian Academy

4201 N WARE RD, Mcallen TX 78504-5223 · License #851759 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 187 childrenAges 12 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Dec 18, 2025
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Contact

Director
Diana Bivens
Address
4201 N WARE RD, Mcallen TX 78504-5223 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:20 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:20 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:20 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:20 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:20 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

After School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time Care

Ages served

ToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 187 children
3
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

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

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Dec 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 8, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Feb 8, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.

    Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

Jan 26, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

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

    Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

    The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

    A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2023

Oct 5, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 2, 2022 — 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

    Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.

    Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

Feb 15, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 8, 2025 inspection noted: “4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 24, 2024 inspection noted: “There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.” — what has changed since then?

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