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Child of Mine Learning Center

3221 N 38th St, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Child of Mine Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mcallen, TX, licensed for up to 42 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 31 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (6 of 31). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 26% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #52 of 55 centers in Mcallen and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #52 of 55 centers in Mcallen
5High risk
15Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
31 citations from 15 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding6
Records & paperwork5
Staff ratios5
Other standards5
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication2
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 3, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
A health statement was not submitted within the 12 months of enrolement date.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A 3 year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom. CORRECTED: Director approached the restroom area to assist child.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 27, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment §746.207(a)
Parental notice of lack of liability insuranced form was not avilable for review.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver was providing care for 6 children ages 13mo-22mo, SAG 12-17mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: during inspection one of the children was transfered to another classroom placing room back within ratio.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
Lesson plan for the week was not available for review nor posted. Infant daily schedule does reflect an AM opportunity for outdoor play.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Four out of four children's records reviewed are missing the updated special care statement. One file is missing health statement.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (1) Hours / Days of Operation (18)(f) Outdoor Activity - Extreme weather criteria (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
Medium HighMay 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Trash can by the diaper changing station does not have a lid and was observed with used diapers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was emptied and trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There are cleaning products accessible to children in the cabinet underneath the boy's sink.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Last fire drill conducted on 02/08/2023 was completed in four minutes.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
Food Allergy information for two children is not posted in the kitchen and information for one child is not posted in the child's classroom.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
One caregiver was caring for four children ages 3mo to 4yo in the multipurpose room. One caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 16mo to 3yo in the prek room.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
MediumMar 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
One of the infants room was changed into a toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation provided an updated floor plan and agreed to update infant's capacity.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Changing mat in the infant room is torn.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One qualified caregiver and an employee of the operation were caring for 6 children ages 6mo-12mo, SAG 0-11momo. Classroom was over ratio by two children.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a food allergy plan.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
Toddler-age children were not served a vegetable portion during lunch and Infant-age children were not fed a meat (or alternative) protein portion.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing four hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022
MediumAug 25, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
Lesson plan posted in the prek room did not match planned activities for the week and was dated June Week 1. This week's written lesson plans for infant-age children was not posted.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2022
MediumAug 25, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
Menu posted did not match items served during lunch.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022
HighMar 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
Operation does not have a smoke detecting system.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and missing the following: -Staff responsibilities -how will children with disabilities and under 2yo will be evacuated -how will attendance will be checked, -how will operation communicate with local authorities -how will staff evacuate and relocated essential information -how will staff care for children until they are released -how will children be reunify with parents
Correction verified Mar 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There was a plastic tub with water in the playground. There were two disinfecting spray cans in the girl's restroom, one by the sink and the second underneath the sink. There were two hand sanitizer bottles and a disinfecting spray can underneath the sink of the infant's room. The cabinets were not locked. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were removed and/or placed in locked cabinet and water from plastic tub was dumped.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 14, 2022InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2022
Medium HighJan 19, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Three infant bottles observed during inspection were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 19, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled with the children's name or assigned number. This was correct at inspection when provider labeled with play-yards with the children's names.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Two out of five children's files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2021
MediumDec 20, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One of our two staff files reviewed is missing a notarized affidavit. A second files is missing copy of high school diploma or ged, notarized affidavit, orientation statement and 8hr of pre-service training.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
HighOct 29, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The following information was not available for review in the operational policies: -Days and months of operation -Procedures for parental notifications -Safe sleep policy Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities. -Your provisions to provide a comfortable place for breastfeeding -Statement of parents being able to visit the center at any time without securing prior approval. -Gang-free zone information
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021
MediumOct 29, 2021InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers §746.2703(1)
School-age classroom did not have interest centers set up during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as interest centers were set up and new material was added.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 29, 2021InspectionOther standards
Emergency Lighting §746.5211
Emergency lighting was not present inside 6 out of 6 classrooms at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as battery-powered lighting was added to each classroom.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity42 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 16, 2022
DirectorClaudia Gonzalez
Phone9568027794
State operation #1728692

Common questions

Does Child of Mine Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Child of Mine Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Child of Mine Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Child of Mine Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 3, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Child of Mine Learning Center compare with other daycares in Mcallen?

It is tied for #52 of 55 centers in Mcallen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Child of Mine Learning Center last inspected?

Feb 3, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1728692 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.