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Licensed Center · Texas

The Learning Palace

2300 N 10Th St Ste A, Mcallen

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

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.

1High risk
15Medium-high risk
17Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
19Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 12, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Dec 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 6, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 14, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Aug 14, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 16, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 31, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Mar 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • 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.