1st Choice Learning Academy
Licensed Center · Donna, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1785985
1st Choice Learning Academy holds a Full Permit issued March 4, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 19 inspections on record with 9 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 4, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
80 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
2301 E Business Highway 83 Ste C, Donna, TX 78537-3543
The 60-month record
19
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
9
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 3 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 30, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 27, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
January 22, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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: January 30, 2026
January 22, 2026 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: January 29, 2026
May 30, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: May 30, 2025
May 27, 2025 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
Corrected: July 2, 2025
March 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: April 4, 2025
March 5, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: April 4, 2025
August 7, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
July 31, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
April 3, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Corrected: April 3, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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