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Nancy Edith Garza

8 serious, 4 minor findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Nov 13, 2024.

2748 Melba Ave, McAllen, TX 78503 · (956) 929-6100

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Nov 13, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2005Registered

Practical7:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #847235 · 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 careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
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.

2025
Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 3, 2025 inspection
- Nov 3, 2025 inspection
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2024
Nov 20, 2024 to Nov 20, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 20, 2024 inspection
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Nov 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Ants and animal feces was observed in outdoor play area.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Employment affidavit was not observed in employee file.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).
Nov 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Ants and animal feces was observed in outdoor play area.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Employment affidavit was not observed in employee file.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).
Nov 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Ants and animal feces was observed in outdoor play area.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Employment affidavit was not observed in employee file.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).
Nov 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Ants and animal feces was observed in outdoor play area.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Employment affidavit was not observed in employee file.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(4).
2023
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There was 1 cat observed inside the home. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There was 1 cat observed inside the home. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There was 1 cat observed inside the home. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There was 1 cat observed inside the home. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Operation failed to inform Child Care Regulation about not having a liability insurance for the operation. NOTE: This was corrected by provider informing and verifying information with CCR Inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There were 5 cats in the playground area of the operation. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2022, verified Dec 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There were 5 cats in the playground area of the operation. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2022, verified Dec 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Operation failed to inform Child Care Regulation about not having a liability insurance for the operation. NOTE: This was corrected by provider informing and verifying information with CCR Inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Operation failed to inform Child Care Regulation about not having a liability insurance for the operation. NOTE: This was corrected by provider informing and verifying information with CCR Inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There were 5 cats in the playground area of the operation. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2022, verified Dec 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  There were 5 cats in the playground area of the operation. Documentation of vaccination was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2022, verified Dec 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Operation failed to inform Child Care Regulation about not having a liability insurance for the operation. NOTE: This was corrected by provider informing and verifying information with CCR Inspector.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
Feb 4, 2022 to Feb 4, 20224 inspections
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Jan 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
  A household member turned 14 years of age in September 2020. Background check was ran in March 2021 after the 90 day period, and fingerprints were completed until September 2021 after the individual was made inactive in the background checks of the home. Individual is currently inactive. NOTE: Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 7.5 hours of the 30 annual training hours for training year 2020-2021.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2022, verified Feb 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  Written activity plan was not available for review.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
Jan 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
  A household member turned 14 years of age in September 2020. Background check was ran in March 2021 after the 90 day period, and fingerprints were completed until September 2021 after the individual was made inactive in the background checks of the home. Individual is currently inactive. NOTE: Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 7.5 hours of the 30 annual training hours for training year 2020-2021.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2022, verified Feb 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  Written activity plan was not available for review.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
Jan 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
  A household member turned 14 years of age in September 2020. Background check was ran in March 2021 after the 90 day period, and fingerprints were completed until September 2021 after the individual was made inactive in the background checks of the home. Individual is currently inactive. NOTE: Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  Written activity plan was not available for review.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 7.5 hours of the 30 annual training hours for training year 2020-2021.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2022, verified Feb 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jan 27, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
  A household member turned 14 years of age in September 2020. Background check was ran in March 2021 after the 90 day period, and fingerprints were completed until September 2021 after the individual was made inactive in the background checks of the home. Individual is currently inactive. NOTE: Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  Written activity plan was not available for review.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 7.5 hours of the 30 annual training hours for training year 2020-2021.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2022, verified Feb 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).

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