Children's Education Station LLC
Licensed Center · Penitas, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1676219
Children's Education Station LLC holds a Full Permit issued December 18, 2018. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 18 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 18, 2018
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
190 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1713 Diamond Ave, Penitas, TX 78576-8327
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
18
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 6 · Medium 11 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Assessment | 2 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
July 9, 2026 Standard § 746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*
Corrected: July 9, 2026
June 24, 2026 Standard § 746.205(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.
Corrected: June 24, 2026
July 31, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.
Corrected: July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
July 31, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
October 12, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.
Corrected: October 20, 2023
February 2, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Corrected: February 2, 2023
October 24, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.
Corrected: October 26, 2022
October 24, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Corrected: October 31, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.
Corrected: October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.
Corrected: October 19, 2022
January 12, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
Corrected: January 14, 2022
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
Corrected: December 17, 2021
December 14, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected: December 17, 2021
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
Corrected: December 10, 2021
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected: December 10, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.
Corrected: November 26, 2021
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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