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El Jardin de Ninos

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3510 Southmost Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521 · (956) 620-3053

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Serious findings0 critical, 28 serious, 8 minor across 26 inspections and 8 investigations (34 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 16, 2026.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2020Full Permit

Practical7a–7pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 16

Texas HHSC operation #1684935 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
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Drop-in careListed
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Inspection record

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2026
Sep 10, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Jul 22, 2026 to Sep 9, 20265 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 9, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
  The school age classroom has not been set up yet.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.2703(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  The evacuation diagram has not been posted.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.5207(b).
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  The evacuation diagram has not been posted.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
  The school age classroom has not been set up yet.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.2703(1)(A).
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  The evacuation diagram has not been posted.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
  The school age classroom has not been set up yet.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.2703(1)(A).
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
  The school age classroom has not been set up yet.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.2703(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  The evacuation diagram has not been posted.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Standard 746.5207(b).
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Sep 29, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The center last documented a fire drill on 07/14/2025.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 17, 2025. Standard 746.5205(4).
Sep 29, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The center last documented a fire drill on 07/14/2025.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 17, 2025. Standard 746.5205(4).
Sep 29, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The center last documented a fire drill on 07/14/2025.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 17, 2025. Standard 746.5205(4).
Sep 29, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The center last documented a fire drill on 07/14/2025.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified Oct 17, 2025. Standard 746.5205(4).
Mar 17, 2025 to Mar 17, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 17, 2025 inspection
- Mar 17, 2025 inspection
- Mar 17, 2025 inspection
- Mar 17, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 4/4/2023.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  2 staff files reviewed had no verification of training hours at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  There were no training hours available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  New staff member does not have the 24 hours of pre-service at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 4/4/2023.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  There were no training hours available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  New staff member does not have the 24 hours of pre-service at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  2 staff files reviewed had no verification of training hours at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  New staff member does not have the 24 hours of pre-service at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  2 staff files reviewed had no verification of training hours at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  There were no training hours available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 4/4/2023.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Oct 2, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  2 staff files reviewed had no verification of training hours at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  New staff member does not have the 24 hours of pre-service at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 4/4/2023.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  There were no training hours available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Nov 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Jan 22, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 22, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 22, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 22, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 22, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2023
Nov 14, 2023 to Nov 14, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection

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Jan 27, 2023 to Jul 21, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
- Jul 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2023 inspection
- Jan 27, 2023 inspection
- Jan 27, 2023 inspection
- Jan 27, 2023 inspection
2022
Dec 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  Infant daily reports were not available for the infants in care.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Three of four records reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The four files reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.901.
Dec 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  Infant daily reports were not available for the infants in care.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Three of four records reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The four files reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.901.
Dec 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  Infant daily reports were not available for the infants in care.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The four files reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Three of four records reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a).
Dec 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The four files reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Three of four records reviewed were incomplete.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  Infant daily reports were not available for the infants in care.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2023. Standard 746.2431.
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees who left employment in 2021 date from February 23, 2021 revealed that the center had not yet reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2021, as required.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 24, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees who left employment in 2021 date from February 23, 2021 revealed that the center had not yet reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2021, as required.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 24, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees who left employment in 2021 date from February 23, 2021 revealed that the center had not yet reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2021, as required.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 24, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees who left employment in 2021 date from February 23, 2021 revealed that the center had not yet reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2021, as required.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 24, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 13, 2022 to Jan 13, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  The center did not have the most recent Consumer Product Safety Certification or proof that parents have been notified that the center does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.801(1).
Dec 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  The center did not have the most recent Consumer Product Safety Certification or proof that parents have been notified that the center does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.801(1).
Dec 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  The center did not have the most recent Consumer Product Safety Certification or proof that parents have been notified that the center does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.801(1).
Dec 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  The center did not have the most recent Consumer Product Safety Certification or proof that parents have been notified that the center does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.801(1).

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