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J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C

113 N 6th St Ste A/b, Donna, TX 78537 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C is a licensed child care center in Donna, TX, licensed for up to 40 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (1 of 6). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 21 centers in Donna and better than 70% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 70%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#14 of 21 centers in Donna
1High risk
2Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 14 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety1
Transportation1
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The Fire Drills for January and February 2026 were not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
HighMar 12, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The First Aid kit for the center was observed incomplete. First aid kit was missing the following items: Tape, scissors, tweezers, gauze, and gloves.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
Medium HighMar 12, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation §746.4001
The First Aid kit in the transportation vehicle was not complete. Is missing the following items: Tweezers and gloves.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2026
Medium HighJun 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food §746.3317(8)
It was observed that two food items were not covered inside the refrigerator. Please note: Food Items were covered during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
It was observed that 6 children less than 2 years old were observed watching television while eating their snack. Please note: This was corrected during the inspection as television was turned off.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Four out of the five children's files being review were observed not having a vaccine record available for review.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity40 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceFeb 13, 2024
DirectorMaria Castaneda
Phone9564610024
State operation #1783239

Common questions

Does J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C take infants?

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

What are J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C’s hours?

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

Does J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Donna, 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 J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 12, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C compare with other daycares in Donna?

It is #14 of 21 centers in Donna by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 70% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was J.K Learning Center 1 L.L.C last inspected?

May 26, 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 1783239 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.