The Growing Patch Early Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Weslaco / Hidalgo / 78596
Street address: 713 S Missouri Ave
Phone: (956) 376-6730
Capacity: 86
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 30, 2012
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 16, 2026.

The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated January 9, 2024 to January 16, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 3 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 9 cited deficiencies for The Growing Patch Early Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 3 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-16.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	3
Medium	3
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-01-16 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-30

2026-01-16 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-30

2024-12-20 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.

Correction date recorded: 2025-01-10

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-01-16 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-30. Correction verified: 2026-02-05.
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.
2026-01-16 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-30. Correction verified: 2026-02-12.
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
2024-12-20 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
2024-12-20 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-10. Correction verified: 2025-01-10.
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
2024-01-09 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-02-06.
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
2024-01-09 · 746.2205(a)(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
2024-01-09 · 746.2429 · High
Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.)
2024-01-09 · 746.501(a)(1) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-02-06.
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
2024-01-09 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-02-06.
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
2022-02-23 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-09. Correction verified: 2022-02-28.
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
2022-02-23 · 746.3403 · Medium High
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-09. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
2022-02-09 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
2022-02-09 · 746.3403 · Medium High
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
2022-02-09 · 746.2905(2) · Medium High
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-16. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
2022-02-09 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
2022-02-09 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
2022-02-09 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-09. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
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.
2022-02-09 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
2022-02-09 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
2022-02-09 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
2022-02-09 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-02-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
2022-02-09 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-23. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1030909

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.