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Innovacare Learning Center, LLC

A licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas 78541

809 W Chavez St, Edinburg, Texas 78541. (956) 603-2138.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 8 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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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?

8 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.

15 inspections on record. The latest, on Jun 18, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Jun 27, 2025

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

8 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Jun 18, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

  • Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

    “Training certificates were not available for review .”

    Rule 746.901(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 22, 2026.

Jul 22, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

    “The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.”

    Rule 746.631(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2025.

Jun 27, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “The childcare operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection conducted was on 6/06/24.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 4, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 1, 2025.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The inspectors’ words, 115 words

    “Two large pillows designated for circle time exhibited significant areas of liquid and white stains in a classroom, toddler 2. Additionally, there was one smaller pillow that appeared to be dirty and in a state of deterioration. Note: The pillows were removed during the inspection. Two vents at floor level were noted to be accumulating dust and debris, with one vent appearing loose. Both vents were subsequently cleaned and secured. Additionally, two death cockroaches were observed on the after-school classroom floor and were removed during the inspection. The outdoor area utilized by the children was observed with candy wrappers and a cap from a beer and water bottle. These items were subsequently collected and removed.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 27, 2025.

  • Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

    “The 29 children present at the childcare operation were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2025.

Jul 25, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

    “The sign in and out log was not maintained. The children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 25, 2024.

Jul 3, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “A caregiver hired on 5/08/23 did not have the following required annual training topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2024.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

    “The health inspection report was not available for review.”

    Rule 746.801(12). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2024.

14 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 11, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies

  • CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    “5 out of 6 files reviewed for caregivers and director did not have CPR training that included hands-on skill-based instruction.”

    Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2023.

  • Education Outside of U.S.

    “Two caregivers did not have supporting information to indicate that the education outside of U.S. is equivalent to a high school diploma program in the United States. Education documents were not translated into English.”

    Rule 746.1111. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2023.

  • Written Activity Plans

    “A written activity plan was not available for review for Infants, Toddlers, and School age children.”

    Rule 746.2203(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2023.

Jan 17, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    “An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer seat with a blanket on top of his body. Infant was not removed from device as soon as possible. NOTE: Infant was removed from restrictive device and placed in their crib.”

    Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 17, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2023.

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “City and Fire inspections were not completed within the 12 month time frame. Last completed inspection was in 2021.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 3, 2023.

  • Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    “Fire extinguishers present at the operation were not serviced timely. Last inspection was completed September 2021.”

    Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 18, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2023.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “Updated feeding instructions for 2 infants were not available for review.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 19, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2023.

Jul 14, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies

  • AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    “An individual without a background check was present during inspection completing custodian/cleaning responsibilities. NOTE: Individual left the operation during inspection.”

    Rule 745.621(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2022.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    “A screen time activity was provided during mealtime as observed at the operation. Children were watching a movie while eating breakfast in the Pre-K classroom. NOTE: TV was turned off and planned activities were resumed by caregiver.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2022.

  • Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar

    “The operation had concentrated juice of several flavors that were not 100% juice and had added sugars. It was confirmed that beverage had been given to children enrolled. NOTE: Juice cans were removed by Director during inspection. Director was unaware of juice cans not being 100% juice.”

    Rule 746.3301(g). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2022.

May 19, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Documentation of Drills

    “Documentation of Fire drills for the months of April and May 2022 were not available for review. NOTE: Director documented the completed drills.”

    Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2022.

Feb 4, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “Operation has a structure with a height over 20 inches and a spring rider; structures are surrounded by 2-5 inches of pea gravel. Spring rider is within three feet from a wall.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2022.

  • Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

    “Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Suspension and expulsion policy -Transportation Policy -Water Activities Policy -Field Trips Policy -Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy -Sunscreen and Insect REpellant Policy -Parent participation policy -Employee vaccine requirement policy -Statement indicating parents may visit at anytime during operational hours without prior notice”

    Rule 746.501(a)(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2022.

  • Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

    “Emergency Diagrams are missing the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.”

    Rule 746.5207(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2022.

All 15 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 27, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 3, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jul 11, 2023Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jan 17, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 14, 2022Inspection3 deficiencies cited
May 19, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
May 5, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Feb 4, 2022Inspection3 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 28, 2022.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 60 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 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 .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 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).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 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 8.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 479 in Hidalgo County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Little Steps Daycare1
Sunrise Learning Center6
Children’s Depot LLC2
Little Leaders Center6
Angel Wings Learning Center, LLC3
Martha Barrios De CantuNot given
Karina Salinas3
Umos Mshs Edinburg Center6
Innovacare Learning Center, LLC This child care provider8
Smart Start Learning Center11
Lovely Rainbow Learning Center LLC16
Melissa’s Learning Center LLC1

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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