The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
Licensed Center · Weslaco, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1450527
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued November 30, 2012. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 22 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
November 30, 2012
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
86 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
713 S Missouri Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596-6941
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
22
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 6 · Medium High 9 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| May 17, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Inspection | 11 |
Deficiency records
January 16, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
Corrected: January 30, 2026
January 16, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
Corrected: January 30, 2026
December 20, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
Corrected: January 10, 2025
December 20, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Corrected: December 20, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Corrected: January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
Corrected: January 10, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Corrected: January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
Corrected: January 10, 2024
February 23, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
Corrected: March 9, 2022
February 23, 2022 Standard § 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
Corrected: March 9, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
Corrected: February 16, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Corrected: February 23, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
Corrected: February 9, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
Corrected: February 23, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
High Verbatim from the agency record
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
Corrected: February 23, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Corrected: February 9, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
Corrected: February 23, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
Corrected: February 23, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
Corrected: February 23, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Corrected: February 23, 2022
February 9, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
High Verbatim from the agency record
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
Corrected: February 23, 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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