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Children's Education Center

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 8, 2024.

4000 N Sugar Rd, Pharr, TX 78577 · (956) 702-5144

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsPharr licensed centers, n=50

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 8, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 0

30% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

72% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2020Full Permit

Practical7a–7pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 98 places

Texas HHSC operation #1694751 · 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 careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
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
Dec 18, 2025 to Dec 18, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jan 13, 2025 to Jan 13, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Jan 13, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 13, 2025 inspection
2024
Apr 11, 2024 to Apr 11, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 11, 2024 assessment
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Feb 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).
Feb 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Feb 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).
Feb 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Feb 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
Feb 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Feb 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Feb 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
2022
Aug 10, 2022 to Aug 11, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Aug 11, 2022 inspection
- Aug 11, 2022 inspection
- Aug 11, 2022 inspection
- Aug 11, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5211.
Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5211.
Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5211.
Mar 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5211.

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