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Once Upon A Child Learning Center

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 27, 2023.

208 E Loop 374, Mission, TX 78572 · (956) 240-1285

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMission licensed centers, n=68

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 27, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 34

90% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2009Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 32

Texas HHSC operation #905988 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
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

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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
May 21, 2026 to May 21, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
2025
Jul 11, 2025 to Jul 11, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Last fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were documented on 05/19/2025. Per provider a fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 06/23/2025 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the toddler room were turned off and the window was covered during naptime. There was insufficient light to have a clear view of the room. Note: During inspection provider removed the window cover allowing light into the room.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the toddler room were turned off and the window was covered during naptime. There was insufficient light to have a clear view of the room. Note: During inspection provider removed the window cover allowing light into the room.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Last fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were documented on 05/19/2025. Per provider a fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 06/23/2025 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Last fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were documented on 05/19/2025. Per provider a fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 06/23/2025 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the toddler room were turned off and the window was covered during naptime. There was insufficient light to have a clear view of the room. Note: During inspection provider removed the window cover allowing light into the room.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights in the toddler room were turned off and the window was covered during naptime. There was insufficient light to have a clear view of the room. Note: During inspection provider removed the window cover allowing light into the room.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified Jul 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Last fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were documented on 05/19/2025. Per provider a fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 06/23/2025 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
2024
Jul 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  There was no translation documentation available for a caregiver's education documents written in a foreign language.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  There was no translation documentation available for a caregiver's education documents written in a foreign language.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  There was no translation documentation available for a caregiver's education documents written in a foreign language.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  There was no translation documentation available for a caregiver's education documents written in a foreign language.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
2023
Sep 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  There was no smoke deterctor in the after-school room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery-operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).
Sep 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  There was no smoke deterctor in the after-school room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery-operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).
Sep 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  There was no smoke deterctor in the after-school room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery-operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).
Sep 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  There was no smoke deterctor in the after-school room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery-operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Oct 24, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
2021
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A smoke detector was missing in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have the most current immunization record available. Note: A copy of the current immunization record for one of the two children was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A smoke detector was missing in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have the most current immunization record available. Note: A copy of the current immunization record for one of the two children was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A smoke detector was missing in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have the most current immunization record available. Note: A copy of the current immunization record for one of the two children was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  A smoke detector was missing in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have the most current immunization record available. Note: A copy of the current immunization record for one of the two children was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).

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