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Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 16, 2024.

208 N Leonard Ave, Cotulla, TX 78014 · (830) 879-4348

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 16, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2001Full Permit

Practical7a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 71 places

Texas HHSC operation #551648 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children did not wash hands prior to eating snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children did not wash hands prior to eating snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children did not wash hands prior to eating snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children did not wash hands prior to eating snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
2025
Jan 30, 2025 to Apr 7, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Mar 26, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2025 inspection
- Jan 30, 2025 inspection
- Jan 30, 2025 inspection
- Jan 30, 2025 inspection
2024
Apr 25, 2024 to Jul 23, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 23, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 25, 2024 inspection
Feb 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A caregiver propped the bottle of an infant with a blanket. Corrected at inspection: The bottle was removed from the child immediately.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The two out of four files reviewd did not have training certificates in the required training topics in 2023,
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two out of four staff records reviewed had not completed all the required 24 hours of annual training for their previous completed year.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Feb 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A caregiver propped the bottle of an infant with a blanket. Corrected at inspection: The bottle was removed from the child immediately.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two out of four staff records reviewed had not completed all the required 24 hours of annual training for their previous completed year.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The two out of four files reviewd did not have training certificates in the required training topics in 2023,
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).
Feb 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A caregiver propped the bottle of an infant with a blanket. Corrected at inspection: The bottle was removed from the child immediately.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The two out of four files reviewd did not have training certificates in the required training topics in 2023,
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two out of four staff records reviewed had not completed all the required 24 hours of annual training for their previous completed year.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Feb 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  A caregiver propped the bottle of an infant with a blanket. Corrected at inspection: The bottle was removed from the child immediately.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two out of four staff records reviewed had not completed all the required 24 hours of annual training for their previous completed year.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The two out of four files reviewd did not have training certificates in the required training topics in 2023,
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Standard 746.1309(e).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jul 21, 2023 to Jul 21, 20234 inspections
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- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
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Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three out of three infants lacked current feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2023, verified Mar 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three out of three infants lacked current feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2023, verified Mar 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three out of three infants lacked current feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2023, verified Mar 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three out of three infants lacked current feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2023, verified Mar 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Feb 7, 2023 to Feb 7, 20234 investigations
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- Feb 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Feb 7, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Apr 5, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Mulch was not at proper depth causing the black paper to be exposed causing a tripping hazard.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the form was complted and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation lacked a shelter drill for this year.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 746.5205(2).
Apr 5, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Mulch was not at proper depth causing the black paper to be exposed causing a tripping hazard.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation lacked a shelter drill for this year.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the form was complted and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Apr 5, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the form was complted and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Mulch was not at proper depth causing the black paper to be exposed causing a tripping hazard.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation lacked a shelter drill for this year.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 746.5205(2).
Apr 5, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation lacked a shelter drill for this year.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Mulch was not at proper depth causing the black paper to be exposed causing a tripping hazard.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the form was complted and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

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