The Learning Palace
Licensed Center · Mcallen, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1698544
The Learning Palace holds a Full Permit issued July 3, 2020. In the state's 60-month public window it has 19 inspections on record with 34 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 3, 2020
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
60 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
2300 N 10th St Ste A, Mcallen, TX 78501-4007
The 60-month record
19
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
34
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 15 · Medium 17 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Inspection | 8 |
| May 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Inspection | 13 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
Deficiency records
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 29, 2024
September 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2603(1) - Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
August 14, 2023 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.
Corrected: August 14, 2023
May 31, 2023 Standard § 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.
Corrected: May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: June 7, 2023
May 31, 2023 Standard § 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.
Corrected: May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: June 7, 2023
May 31, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: June 4, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.
Corrected: February 27, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 1, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.
Corrected: February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.
Corrected: March 3, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected: March 1, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 1, 2023
February 22, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.
Corrected: March 1, 2023
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: April 24, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
No water was available or served during lunch.
Corrected: April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: May 10, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.
Corrected: April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.
Corrected: May 10, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: May 5, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
Corrected: April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
Corrected: April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.
Corrected: May 10, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.
Corrected: April 20, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.
Corrected: April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: April 29, 2022
April 19, 2022 Standard § 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
High Verbatim from the agency record
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.
Corrected: April 19, 2022
March 1, 2022 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 1, 2022
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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