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Avance Zapata South Elementary

8 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 2, 2024.

500 Delmar St, Zapata, TX 78076 · (210) 550-8533

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 2, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Full Permit

Practical7:30a–3:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K · Licensed capacity 34

Texas HHSC operation #1728140 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Skill classesNot listed
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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.

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2026
Mar 26, 2026 to Mar 26, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
2025
Mar 31, 2025 to Mar 31, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 31, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 31, 2025 inspection
2024
Jul 23, 2024 to Jul 23, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 23, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 23, 2024 inspection
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The toilet seat in the children's restroom was broken.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2024, verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- 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.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · 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.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The toilet seat in the children's restroom was broken.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2024, verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The toilet seat in the children's restroom was broken.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2024, verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- 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.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · 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.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The toilet seat in the children's restroom was broken.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2024, verified Apr 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Show 40 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 26, 2023 to Aug 2, 20238 inspections
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- Aug 2, 2023 inspection
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- Apr 26, 2023 inspection
- Apr 26, 2023 inspection
- Apr 26, 2023 inspection
- Apr 26, 2023 inspection
2022
Nov 14, 2022 to Nov 14, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 14, 2022 inspection
- Nov 14, 2022 inspection
- Nov 14, 2022 inspection
- Nov 14, 2022 inspection
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed out of control in the classroom. The children were running around in the classroom. There was a child that fell from the chair.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed out of control in the classroom. The children were running around in the classroom. There was a child that fell from the chair.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed out of control in the classroom. The children were running around in the classroom. There was a child that fell from the chair.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed out of control in the classroom. The children were running around in the classroom. There was a child that fell from the chair.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Mar 24, 2022 to Oct 31, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
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- Mar 24, 2022 inspection
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Feb 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  A caregiver did not have a CPR training.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Feb 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  A caregiver did not have a CPR training.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Feb 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  A caregiver did not have a CPR training.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Feb 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  A caregiver did not have a CPR training.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2022, verified Feb 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
2021
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of November 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of November 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of November 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted for the month of November 2021.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Dec 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Oct 18, 2021 to Oct 18, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection

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