The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, TX, licensed for up to 86 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 22). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 23% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #37 of 38 centers in Weslaco and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Growing Patch Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Growing Patch Early 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 The Growing Patch Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has The Growing Patch Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 16, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Growing Patch Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Weslaco?
It is tied for #37 of 38 centers in Weslaco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Growing Patch Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 16, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1450527 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.