ABC's Children's College
ABC's Children's College is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 18). None of them came in the last 12 months. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Trash can in the toddler was uncovered, there were diapers inside the trash can. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
Expired food items were observed in the kitchen including tortillas and canned food. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the food items from the operation.
Antisepectic solution and wipes are expired. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider brought a new first aid kit to the operation that has new antiseptic wipes.
Trash cans within the restrooms do not have lids.
Eight children's files were reviewed. Four files are missing admission date, two emergency contact address, two health statements, four immunization records, three operational policies received statement and one file was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Menu posted is dated 5-8 to 5-13. Per provider dates were entered incorrectly, however, food items served during lunch do not match menu. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updates dates and food items served.
A staff member was present at operation and responsible for caring for children. Employee has not completed high school education or equivalent.
Children's Products Certification posted was last reviewed / signed on 04/05/2020.
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing 12 hours of annual training.
Toddler - Prek Classroom does not follow the daily schedule. Class remained indoors playing with blocks while schedule indicates children have outdoor time from 10-10:45AM. Infant Room does not have a written activity plan and daily schedule does not include outdoor play.
There were four children in the infant room, two children in the 4-5 room and 8 children napping in the toddler room. Only one staff member was present to supervise all classrooms.
One infant age child and three infant age children were asleep in high chairs.
A child was observing playing with a tablet during nap time.
Based on information obtained during the course the investigation operation has not maintained consistent staff attendance records.
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation staff has not demonstrated competency to perform assigned duties such as providing a consistent positive environment for children and comforting young children.
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, Director has failed to provide leadership and demonstrate an understand of Minimum Standards. This has resulted in high-risk deficiencies including safe sleep and supervision.
One out of five children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Six out of twelve children napping were napping directly on the carpet. Mats were labeled with different children's names and solid color mats did not have a way to differentiate the floor from the napping side.
About this center
Common questions
Does ABC's Children's College take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are ABC's Children's College’s hours?
7 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does ABC's Children's College accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does ABC's Children's College cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ABC's Children's College for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes McAllen, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has ABC's Children's College had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 17, 2022: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does ABC's Children's College compare with other daycares in McAllen?
It is #40 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was ABC's Children's College last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1503683 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.