1st Choice Learning Academy
12 critical, 20 serious, 4 minor findings across 92 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 30, 2025.
2301 E Business Highway 83 Ste C, Donna, TX 78537 · (956) 706-5737
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1785985 · 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 careyes
- After-school careyes
- Transportation to/from schoolyes
- Drop-in careyes
- Part-time careyes
- Field tripsnot listed
- Skill classesyes
- 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
- Jun 9, 2026 to Jun 10, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 10, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 10, 2026 inspection
- Jun 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Jan 22, 2026Assessment1 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 Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Jan 22, 2026Assessment1 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 Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Jan 22, 2026Assessment1 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 Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 22, 2026Assessment1 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 Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- 2025
- Jun 10, 2025 to Jul 9, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 9, 2025 inspection
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- May 30, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 30, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 30, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 30, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- Apr 2, 2025 to Apr 2, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Mar 6, 2025 to Mar 17, 20258 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 17, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 17, 2025 inspection
- Mar 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 13, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Mar 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 6, 2025 inspection
- Mar 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Mar 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Mar 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Mar 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Feb 18, 2025 to Feb 18, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2024
- Sep 24, 2024 to Sep 24, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Apr 15, 2024 to Apr 15, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Jan 4, 2024 to Jan 4, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2023
- Nov 8, 2023 to Nov 30, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Sep 14, 2023 to Sep 14, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Sep 14, 2023 inspection
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