N & C Academy LLC
A licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas 78501
4115 Pecan Blvd Ste A, McAllen, Texas 78501. (956) 655-8497.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 15 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hidalgo County: 3
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 11 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
15 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.
11 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 3, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jul 22, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Aug 30, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher, at the inspection on Aug 30, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
15 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 21, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and Independently
“A chair is used by children to climb and drink water from drinking fountain. CORRECTED at inspection when an age approprtiate step stool was placed for children to use.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“1 out of 5 files reviewed were missing a health care professional signed statement.”
Jul 22, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“One classroom observed to not have a caregiver in room to supervise 22 children.”
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Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“Observed two caregivers present in the operation during nap time for 38children, one class with 19 children and another class with no caregiver present with 21 children. Classrooms were not in a centralized area and no additional staff was present in the operation to assists when needed.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Nap time lighting was not adequate when entering the 2 rooms for nap time.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instruction was not avialble for review.”
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Infant Daily Report - Infant’s Mood
“Daily report did not have a section to describe child’s mood.”
Aug 30, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 08/29/2023.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Both transportation vehicle’s are missing a fire extinguisher and transportation first aid kits are missing a thermometer.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was providing care for 14 children ages 18mo-9yo, SAG 2yo. Classroom was over ratio by 3 children.”
Aug 8, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Infant group: one caregiver was providing care for 6 children ages 9-14mo, SAG 0-11mo. Room was over ratio by two children. Toddler-Prek group: two caregivers were providing care for 17 children ages 17mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeded 18 months.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“Six children’s records were reviewed, One file is missing up to date immunization records. Six files are missing parent’s rights statement. Three files are missing updated special care and water activities statements. Feeding instructions for five children not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection. 13 out of the 41 children present were not signed in.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“Most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection. Inspection report provided by completed on 5/22/2023. Note: A copy of the most recent health inspection report (11/8/2023) was provider by operation via text message after the conclusion of the inspection.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Five staff files were reviewed. One file is missing annual training certificates and notarized affidavit. A second file is missing translation of foreign diploma.”
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Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
The inspectors’ words, 115 words
“Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (a)(21) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center’s operation and activities; (a)(22) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center’s most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (a)(23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; and (b)(1) You must inform parents that they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.”
19 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 25, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Last fire inspection was conducted on 01/21/2022. Note: Provider contacted the City of McAllen and requested an inspection.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“There was insufficient light in the toddler room during naptime. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned on the light to the adjacent room allowing additional light to enter the room.”
Nov 30, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
“A child was placed to nap on a play-yard. The play-yard had an additional mat and foam layer which was added on top of the original play-yard mat and covered with a sheet. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed additional mat and foam layer and placed a clean sheet on the original play-yard mat.”
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There is mopping bucket containing water in the prek age room and accessible to children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed bucket.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One out of five staff records reviewed has an expired first aid/cpr training.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two caregivers were providing care for a total of 5 children ages 2mo, 3mo, 8mo, 9mo and 13mo. One of the caregivers stepped out of the room and remained in the kitchen during lunch preparation leaving one caregiver in charge of the 5 children.”
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Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
“Two children in the toddler room were observied in high chairs while the rest of the group participated in a craft. One child in the prek room was observed a high chair while rest of the group participated in a craft.”
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Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“One out of five staff trainings records reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
Jan 21, 2022: assessment3 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One staff member is missing training on Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“Two children’s files are missing immunization records and three are missing health statements.”
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Required Personnel Records
“One staff file is missing copy high school diploma or equivalent.”
Dec 30, 2021: inspection8 deficiencies
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No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“During nap; a child’s mat was placed on the hall leading to the playground blocking the emergency exit. Note: This was corrected at inspection when mat was relocated.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“Folder taken during transportation routes is missing the following: -List of Children Being Transported -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms -Written Transportation Emergency Plan”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“Per provider a fire inspection was recently conducted, however, inspection report available for review was conducted on 11/6/2020.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Four staff training records were reviewed. One file is missing 12 clock hours of training including trainings in the following topics: -Abuse/Neglect -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases Two files are missing training on -Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“United States Consumer Product Safety recall list was last certified on 06/19/2020.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operation policies were reviewed and following items are missing: -Safe Sleep Policy -Physical and Outdoor Activities Policy -Abuse/Neglect Policy -Employee’s Vaccinations Policy”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“Six children’s files were reviewed. One file was not available for review at the time of inspection. Two files are missing immunization records. Three files are missing health statements.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Four staff files were reviewed. A file is missing high school diploma. A second files requires a high school diploma be translated into English. Three files are missing copy of ID/DL. One file is missing hired date, affidavit and statements regarding personnel/center policies and orientation.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Assessment | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 21, 2021.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 54 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 15.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Mega Kids Child Development Center | 0 |
| St. Mark Pre School | 6 |
| St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center | 6 |
| Angelita Navarro | 0 |
| Abc’s Children’s College | 3 |
| Bright Little Angel’s Development Center, LLC | 6 |
| Caring and Sharing Learning Center II | 0 |
| Little Loves Educare | 4 |
| Valley Kidz Academy | 1 |
| The Learning Palace | 1 |
| N & C Academy LLC This child care provider | 15 |
| St. John’s Episcopal Day School | 4 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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