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St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest

12 critical, 28 serious, 4 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 26, 2026.

1001 E. Van Buren Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550 · (956) 230-0113

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsHarlingen licensed centers, n=39

Critical findings12 critical, 28 serious, 4 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: May 26, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 0

41% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2023Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 25 places

Texas HHSC operation #1765918 · 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 careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

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
Aug 31, 2026 to Aug 31, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 31, 2026 inspection
- Aug 31, 2026 inspection
- Aug 31, 2026 inspection
- Aug 31, 2026 inspection
Aug 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toddler Care Area - Allow Individual and Group Times
  Observed that two classrooms were not set up for children to use.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2503(1).
Aug 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toddler Care Area - Allow Individual and Group Times
  Observed that two classrooms were not set up for children to use.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2503(1).
Aug 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toddler Care Area - Allow Individual and Group Times
  Observed that two classrooms were not set up for children to use.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2503(1).
Aug 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toddler Care Area - Allow Individual and Group Times
  Observed that two classrooms were not set up for children to use.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2503(1).
May 27, 2026 to May 27, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
May 26, 2026Complaint investigation
8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Employment Affidavit
  Based on the information gathered, there were no employment affidavits available for five individuals that were present.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.059.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Facility has not submitted background checks for five individuals that were present at the operation counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was no proof of education requirements available for review at the time of the inspection for five individuals present counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals present supervising children did not have pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was no orientation training for five individuals counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising children do not have a pre-service training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, Child Care Regulations was not notified in writing within five days when director was no longer employed at facility.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising infants don't have documented training to provide care for children under the age of 24 months.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
May 26, 2026Complaint investigation
8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Employment Affidavit
  Based on the information gathered, there were no employment affidavits available for five individuals that were present.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.059.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Facility has not submitted background checks for five individuals that were present at the operation counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was no orientation training for five individuals counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, Child Care Regulations was not notified in writing within five days when director was no longer employed at facility.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals present supervising children did not have pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was no proof of education requirements available for review at the time of the inspection for five individuals present counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising children do not have a pre-service training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising infants don't have documented training to provide care for children under the age of 24 months.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
May 26, 2026Complaint investigation
8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Employment Affidavit
  Based on the information gathered, there were no employment affidavits available for five individuals that were present.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.059.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Facility has not submitted background checks for five individuals that were present at the operation counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was no proof of education requirements available for review at the time of the inspection for five individuals present counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, Child Care Regulations was not notified in writing within five days when director was no longer employed at facility.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising children do not have a pre-service training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals present supervising children did not have pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising infants don't have documented training to provide care for children under the age of 24 months.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was no orientation training for five individuals counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
May 26, 2026Complaint investigation
8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Employment Affidavit
  Based on the information gathered, there were no employment affidavits available for five individuals that were present.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.059.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Facility has not submitted background checks for five individuals that were present at the operation counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified Jun 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was no orientation training for five individuals counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising children do not have a pre-service training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals present supervising children did not have pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, Child Care Regulations was not notified in writing within five days when director was no longer employed at facility.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was no proof of education requirements available for review at the time of the inspection for five individuals present counted in child/caregiver ratios.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising infants don't have documented training to provide care for children under the age of 24 months.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Apr 28, 2026 to Apr 28, 20264 inspections
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- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
2025
May 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There was no current fire inspection as the last one had expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There was no current fire inspection as the last one had expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There was no current fire inspection as the last one had expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There was no current fire inspection as the last one had expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
May 16, 2024 to May 16, 20244 inspections
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- May 16, 2024 inspection
- May 16, 2024 inspection
- May 16, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 27, 2023 to Nov 27, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

Apr 27, 2023 to May 19, 20238 inspections
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- May 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregivers file does not have proof of education.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregivers file does not have proof of education.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregivers file does not have proof of education.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregivers file does not have proof of education.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Feb 21, 2023 to Feb 21, 20234 inspections
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- Feb 21, 2023 inspection
- Feb 21, 2023 inspection

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