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AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary

805 Mira Flores Ave, Zapata, TX 78076 · Zapata County

AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary is a licensed child care center in Zapata, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Zapata and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#6 of 7 centers in Zapata
0High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumApr 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required §746.4307
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
Correction verified May 3, 2024
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
Medium HighNov 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 14, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
MediumFeb 3, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
Medium HighOct 21, 2021InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021
Medium HighOct 21, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children §746.1015
Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
Medium HighOct 21, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity34 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten
Hours07:30 AM-03:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 17, 2022
DirectorClaudia Chapa
Phone2105509784
State operation #1728138

Common questions

Does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers, not infants.

What are AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary’s hours?

7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Texas area, which includes Zapata, is $29.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 11 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary compare with other daycares in Zapata?

It is #6 of 7 centers in Zapata by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary last inspected?

Apr 9, 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 1728138 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.