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12 critical, 16 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 20, 2026.

34998 FM 1577, San Benito, TX 78586 · (210) 401-0185

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Benito licensed centers, n=17

Critical findings12 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 20, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 0

41% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 36

Texas HHSC operation #1536554 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
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
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed two fire extinguishers not serviced since March 2024.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed two fire extinguishers not serviced since March 2024.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed two fire extinguishers not serviced since March 2024.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Jan 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/2024.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed two fire extinguishers not serviced since March 2024.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Feb 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
2025
Feb 18, 2025 to Feb 18, 20254 inspections
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- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
Feb 11, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Several outdoor active play equipment was observed broken at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Director does not have 30 annual training for cycle 11/20/23 to 11/19/24. Director is lacking 6 hours of the annual trainings.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Director's time sheet does not reflect a minimum of 75% or 30 hours per week at the time of inspection. Time sheet reflects between 25 to 26 hours a week.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
Feb 11, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Several outdoor active play equipment was observed broken at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Director does not have 30 annual training for cycle 11/20/23 to 11/19/24. Director is lacking 6 hours of the annual trainings.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Director's time sheet does not reflect a minimum of 75% or 30 hours per week at the time of inspection. Time sheet reflects between 25 to 26 hours a week.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
Feb 11, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Several outdoor active play equipment was observed broken at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Director's time sheet does not reflect a minimum of 75% or 30 hours per week at the time of inspection. Time sheet reflects between 25 to 26 hours a week.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Director does not have 30 annual training for cycle 11/20/23 to 11/19/24. Director is lacking 6 hours of the annual trainings.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Feb 11, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Several outdoor active play equipment was observed broken at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  Director's time sheet does not reflect a minimum of 75% or 30 hours per week at the time of inspection. Time sheet reflects between 25 to 26 hours a week.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Director does not have 30 annual training for cycle 11/20/23 to 11/19/24. Director is lacking 6 hours of the annual trainings.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
2024
Apr 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Transportation training was not available for one staff member.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Apr 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Transportation training was not available for one staff member.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Apr 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Transportation training was not available for one staff member.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Apr 15, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Transportation training was not available for one staff member.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Apr 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  A 6 month old infant was left unsupervised when caregiver stepped out of classroom to open business front door.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
Apr 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  A 6 month old infant was left unsupervised when caregiver stepped out of classroom to open business front door.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
Apr 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  A 6 month old infant was left unsupervised when caregiver stepped out of classroom to open business front door.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
Apr 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  A 6 month old infant was left unsupervised when caregiver stepped out of classroom to open business front door.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 1, 2023 to May 1, 20234 inspections
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- May 1, 2023 inspection
- May 1, 2023 inspection
- May 1, 2023 inspection
- May 1, 2023 inspection
2022
May 16, 2022 to May 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  There is a play yard used in the infant room that does not have a snug fitting sheet. The sheet is loose which poses an entanglement hazard to the infant. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size
  There is a chair in the afterschool room which has a hole in the middle that make is difficult to clean. The torn cover exposes the foam/filling. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Standard 746.4501(a).
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size
  There is a chair in the afterschool room which has a hole in the middle that make is difficult to clean. The torn cover exposes the foam/filling. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Standard 746.4501(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  There is a play yard used in the infant room that does not have a snug fitting sheet. The sheet is loose which poses an entanglement hazard to the infant. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  There is a play yard used in the infant room that does not have a snug fitting sheet. The sheet is loose which poses an entanglement hazard to the infant. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size
  There is a chair in the afterschool room which has a hole in the middle that make is difficult to clean. The torn cover exposes the foam/filling. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Standard 746.4501(a).
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  There is a play yard used in the infant room that does not have a snug fitting sheet. The sheet is loose which poses an entanglement hazard to the infant. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size
  There is a chair in the afterschool room which has a hole in the middle that make is difficult to clean. The torn cover exposes the foam/filling. (NOTE: Picture on file)
  Corrected May 16, 2022, verified May 16, 2022. Standard 746.4501(a).
2021
Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 4, 20214 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Sep 30, 2021 self-reported incident
- Sep 30, 2021 self-reported incident
- Sep 30, 2021 self-reported incident
- Sep 30, 2021 self-reported incident

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