No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Learning Palace
2300 N 10Th St Ste A, Mcallen
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Weekend Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jul 3, 2020
- Phone
- 9565407140
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Inspector's note: Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-29.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Inspector's note: Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-06. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-06. - Non-critical Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
Inspector's note: A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-06. - Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-06. - Critical Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Inspector's note: Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-14.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
Inspector's note: One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-04. - Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Inspector's note: Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-07. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-07. - Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Inspector's note: Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Inspector's note: Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-31.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
Inspector's note: Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-27. - Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
Inspector's note: Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-22. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Inspector's note: Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-01. - Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Inspector's note: Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-01. - Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Inspector's note: Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-01. - Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-01. - Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.