Avance Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary
805 Mira Flores Ave, Zapata, TX 78076
Pre-Kindergarten · Monday–Friday
4 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 18, 2024.
12 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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07:30 AM-03:30 PM
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4 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 18, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
1 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.4307 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published May 3, 2024.
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44 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
State verification published May 3, 2024.
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.
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- 2026
- Apr 9, 2026 to Apr 9, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Apr 14, 2025 to Apr 14, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
Correction verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
- Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
Correction verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
- Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
Correction verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
- Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
Correction verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
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- 2023
- May 3, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
Correction verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- May 3, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
Correction verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- May 3, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
Correction verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- May 3, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
Correction verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Mar 21, 2023 to Mar 24, 20234 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Mar 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- Mar 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- Mar 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- Mar 21, 2023 self-reported incident
- 2022
- Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- May 10, 2022 to May 10, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 inspection
- Apr 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
Correction verified May 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- Apr 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
Correction verified May 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- Apr 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
Correction verified May 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- Apr 14, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
Correction verified May 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- Feb 3, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- Feb 3, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- Feb 3, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- Feb 3, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- 2021
- Oct 21, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pest Extermination
The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- Oct 21, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pest Extermination
The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1015.
- Oct 21, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pest Extermination
The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Oct 21, 2021Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pest Extermination
The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1015.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued May 17, 2022
- Capacity
- 34 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-03:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Zapata
- Website
- www.avance.org
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805 Mira Flores Ave, Zapata, TX 78076
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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