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Kerla Gil de Ortiz

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

1720 Galveston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501 · (956) 315-0761

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Feb 28, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Registered

Practical8a–8pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1793011 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2026
Feb 24, 2026 to Feb 24, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 24, 2026 inspection
2025
Mar 10, 2025 to Mar 10, 20254 inspections
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- Mar 10, 2025 inspection
- Mar 10, 2025 inspection
- Mar 10, 2025 inspection
- Mar 10, 2025 inspection
2024
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  Schedule outlining the daily activities was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence is missing a plank of wood and two AC units are accessible.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 5, 2024. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: 1. release of children procedures 2. Physical and outdoor activity policy 3. Procedures for parents to visit operation 10. Parent's access to the minimum standards 11. Parent access to DFPS / hotline 13. Health check procedures 12. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintain Menus
  Food menu was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: 1. release of children procedures 2. Physical and outdoor activity policy 3. Procedures for parents to visit operation 10. Parent's access to the minimum standards 11. Parent access to DFPS / hotline 13. Health check procedures 12. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence is missing a plank of wood and two AC units are accessible.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 5, 2024. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  Schedule outlining the daily activities was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintain Menus
  Food menu was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence is missing a plank of wood and two AC units are accessible.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 5, 2024. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  Schedule outlining the daily activities was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintain Menus
  Food menu was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: 1. release of children procedures 2. Physical and outdoor activity policy 3. Procedures for parents to visit operation 10. Parent's access to the minimum standards 11. Parent access to DFPS / hotline 13. Health check procedures 12. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Standard 747.501(1).
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintain Menus
  Food menu was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: 1. release of children procedures 2. Physical and outdoor activity policy 3. Procedures for parents to visit operation 10. Parent's access to the minimum standards 11. Parent access to DFPS / hotline 13. Health check procedures 12. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence is missing a plank of wood and two AC units are accessible.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2024, verified Mar 5, 2024. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  Schedule outlining the daily activities was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).

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