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Adventureland Academy LLC

5813 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Adventureland Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 67 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 3 of them high-risk. 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 42% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #30 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 24% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 24%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#30 of 55 centers in McAllen
3High risk
8Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards3
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 23, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver failed to exercise respect and patience with a child.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
HighDec 23, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was made to clean the restroom as a form of discipline and was restricted from exiting until the restroom was cleaned.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Three caregivers completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §746.603(a)(8)
The sign in and out log was not maintained. There were 27 children present and only 14 were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A toddler did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The toddler washed their hands after being instructed during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionOther standards
Machine Wash Linens §746.3407(3)
An infant was seen lying on a soiled crib sheet with fresh and dry vomit stains. Corrected at Inspection: The crib sheet was replaced with a clean one.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The outdoor area was observed with overgrown grass and weeds, along with stickers in various locations. The overgrown grass covered the footwear of the children during outdoor play.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024
HighAug 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
There was no information (parent's name, emergency phone numbers, emergency medical transport & treatment authorization) for two children who are transported from school to the operation. Corrected at inspection: The information was placed in the transportation vehicle.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director and transportation caregiver did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Two children were using torn mats during naptime. Corrected at Inspection: The mats were replaced with new mats.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
There was no sheet on the mattress in the play yard used by an infant. Corrected at Inspection: The sheet was placed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The outdoor area was observed with some trash (plastic bag, wrappers, 2 used face masks). There was a shelf with chipped paint in a classroom. The vents in the classrooms were observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The trash was picked up from the outdoor play area. The vents were cleaned during the inspection. The shelf was removed.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity67 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 18, 2019
DirectorAmelia Cepeda
Phone9566822283
State operation #1688760

Common questions

Does Adventureland Academy LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Adventureland Academy LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Adventureland Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Adventureland Academy LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Adventureland Academy LLC 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 Adventureland Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 23, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Adventureland Academy LLC compare with other daycares in McAllen?

It is #30 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 24% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Adventureland Academy LLC last inspected?

Jun 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1688760 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.