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Covenant Christian Academy

12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 8, 2025.

4201 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78504 · (956) 686-7886

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 8, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2006Full Permit

Practical7:20a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 187

Texas HHSC operation #851759 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Part-time careListed
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Skill classesNot listed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

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2025
Dec 18, 2025 to Dec 18, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
Jan 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training
  Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.1311(e).
Jan 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training
  Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.1311(e).
Jan 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training
  Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training
  Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
2024
Feb 8, 2024 to Feb 8, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 8, 2024 inspection
- Feb 8, 2024 inspection
- Feb 8, 2024 inspection
- Feb 8, 2024 inspection
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.

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2023
Jan 26, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Jan 26, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Jan 26, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jan 26, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
2022
Oct 5, 2022 to Oct 5, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 5, 2022 inspection
- Oct 5, 2022 inspection
- Oct 5, 2022 inspection
- Oct 5, 2022 inspection
Sep 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.
  Corrected Sep 2, 2022, verified Sep 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.
  Corrected Sep 2, 2022, verified Sep 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.
  Corrected Sep 2, 2022, verified Sep 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.
  Corrected Sep 2, 2022, verified Sep 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 31, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 31, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 31, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 31, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Feb 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Feb 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Feb 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Feb 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
  Corrected Feb 22, 2022, verified Feb 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).

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