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Maelee's Learning Academy #2

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 11, 2024.

1525 W Expressway 83 Ste 5, Weslaco, TX 78596 · (956) 447-0700

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsWeslaco licensed centers, n=40

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 11, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 0

40% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 6

65% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 90

Texas HHSC operation #1667641 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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

2025
Oct 9, 2025 to Oct 9, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 6/30/24.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  There is no verification of one staff member having a high school diploma or GED.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background checks have not been validated since 3/1/24. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by validating while inspector was present.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 6/30/24.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  There is no verification of one staff member having a high school diploma or GED.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background checks have not been validated since 3/1/24. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by validating while inspector was present.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 6/30/24.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  There is no verification of one staff member having a high school diploma or GED.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background checks have not been validated since 3/1/24. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by validating while inspector was present.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 6/30/24.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background checks have not been validated since 3/1/24. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by validating while inspector was present.)
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  There is no verification of one staff member having a high school diploma or GED.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
2023
Nov 14, 2023 to Nov 14, 20234 inspections
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- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Jun 19, 2023 to Jun 19, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 19, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 19, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 19, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 19, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Nov 29, 2022 to Nov 29, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 28, 2021 to Dec 28, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 28, 2021 inspection
- Dec 28, 2021 inspection
- Dec 28, 2021 inspection
- Dec 28, 2021 inspection

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