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Home › TX › Mcallen › The Learning Palace
2300 N 10TH ST STE A, Mcallen TX 78501-4007 · License #1698544 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.801(2) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
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Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.2603(1) · Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(4) · Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1013(a) · Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2417(1) · Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(6) · Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.301(2) · Notification of Change in Space
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3301(f) · Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
No water was available or served during lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.501(a)(6) · Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3317 · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2411(2)(I) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5209(c) · No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.