Children's Education Station LLC

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Penitas / Hidalgo / 78576
Street address: 1713 Diamond Ave
Phone: (956) 519-4140
Capacity: 190
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 18, 2018
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 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 14, 2026.

The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated October 12, 2023 to July 9, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 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 6 cited deficiencies for Children's Education Station LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 Medium High, 4 Medium).

Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-14.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	2
Medium	4
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

2026-07-09 · 746.1505(3) · Medium

Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity

29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-09

2026-06-24 · 746.205(b) · Medium

Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-24

2025-07-31 · 746.613(b) · Medium High

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2025-08-08

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2026-07-09 · 746.1505(3) · Medium
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-09. Correction verified: 2026-07-14.
29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*
2026-06-24 · 746.205(b) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-24. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.
2025-07-31 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.
2025-07-31 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-08. Correction verified: 2025-08-04.
5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.
2025-07-31 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-08. Correction verified: 2025-08-04.
1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.
2023-10-12 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.
2023-02-02 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: 2023-02-17.
There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
2022-10-24 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-28.
Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.
2022-10-24 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-26. Correction verified: 2022-10-28.
Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.
2022-10-19 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.
2022-10-19 · 746.801(1) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-31. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
The health inspection report was not available for review.
2022-10-19 · 746.201(11) · High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-19. Correction verified: 2022-10-24.
The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.
2022-01-12 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-19.
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
2021-12-14 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-17. Correction verified: 2021-12-17.
Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
2021-12-14 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-17. Correction verified: 2022-01-12.
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
2021-11-29 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
2021-11-29 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
2021-11-10 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-26. Correction verified: 2021-11-29.
The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1309246

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.