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Champs Learning Center LLC

A licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas 78577

4801 N Cage Blvd, Pharr, Texas 78577. (956) 534-6820.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 10 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2025. Most serious: High. Every month

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?

10 deficiencies cited in the last three years

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

18 inspections on record. The latest, on Jan 8, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Jul 21, 2025

Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the report to the state on Jul 18, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual, at the report to the state on Jul 18, 2025

2 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

10 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

10 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 Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 21, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “A caregiver did not use good judgment when addressing a child for biting, the caregiver would tap the child’s mouth and state no-bi-ting. After each syllable the caregiver would tap the child’s mouth.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 26, 2025.

Jul 18, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “A caregiver without a cleared background check was present caring for children at the center.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2025.

  • Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    “A caregiver disciplined a child by using negative comments.”

    Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2025.

Feb 20, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

    “Operation did not correct the fire inspection deficiencies.”

    Rule 746.5105. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2025.

Feb 11, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “Caregiver did not wash hands of the child after diaper change.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 11, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2025.

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

    “During the inspection there were 3 out of the 5 classrooms that had the TV’s on with non educational videos, the videos did not go with the lesson plan. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers turned off the TV’s”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 11, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2025.

Jul 30, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgment by using her foot to keep a child from rising off the mat during naptime.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 26, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2024.

Mar 6, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “One caregiver was supervising 15 children with a specified age of 2 years old. They were out of ratio by 4 children. Ratio is suppose to be one caregiver for 11 children with a specified age of 2 years old. This was corrected during inspection by adding another caregiver.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 20, 2024.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “Fire drill was not practiced on February 2024. Last fire drill was practiced on January 10, 2024. Drill was practiced during inspection.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 6, 2024.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “One of the five employee records reviewed was missing emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, allergic reactions, hazardous materials, and building safety from annual trainings.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 13, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 12, 2024.

5 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 15, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

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

    “Fire inspection expired on 8/8/2023.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 23, 2023.

  • Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    “Reviewed transportation binder and the medical information form for all the children being transported was missing.”

    Rule 746.5617(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 15, 2023.

Jun 22, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    “Three electrical fans were observed not being anchored and at the reach of the children in the infant and toddler rooms. Note: The three electrical fans were removed by caregiver during inspection.”

    Rule 746.3701(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 22, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2023.

Nov 28, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    “In the infant room there were two cribs with bottles and blankets making it a hazard for the infants. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the blankets and bottles from both cribs.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 28, 2022.

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

    “The children in the toddler room the children were watching a Christmas program on the TV. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 28, 2022.

All 23 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 21, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jul 18, 2025Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Mar 31, 2025AssessmentNo violation found
Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 30, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 15, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jul 3, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jun 22, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 21, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Nov 28, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 24, 2023.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 85 children.
Source:

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.
  • 4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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).
Source:

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 10.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 479 in Hidalgo County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Champs Learning Center LLC This child care provider10
Maria Alonso3
Go-Go Kids Learning Academy2
Bright Minds Academy1
Little Bright Minds Child Development Center0
Longoria Head Start Center0
Kaleidoscope Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Center0
Little Golden Playschool2
Little Heaven’s Learning Center2
Cisneros Day Care Center0
My Little Sunshine Learning Center2
Immaculata Pre-Primary2
Kids & Todd’s Learning Center, LLC4

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 2, 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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