ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Al's Toy Barn Learning Center, LLC

1216 W MONTE CRISTO RD, EDINBURG, TX 78541

License #1635787 | Expires: Apr 17, 2017

Day Care Center
Type
112
Capacity
14
Inspections
21
Violations

Compliance Summary

3
Critical
9
Serious
7
Moderate
2
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Nov 21, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 17, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 3, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Aug 20, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Sep 12, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Oct 13, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 20, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Jun 7, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 5, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Mar 13, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 16, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Feb 6, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jan 24, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Feb 3, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2

Violation Details

Critical Corrected

A 9-month-old infant was asleep in a restrictive device, bouncer. Note: The infant was placed in the crib during the inspection.

Corrected: Sep 3, 2025

Serious Corrected

There was broken cement area next to a play structure which is a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play. There were two broken sharp pieces of tile. There were three nails observed in the outdoor play area. Note: The items were removed. The ceiling tiles in the school-age classroom were replaced and the light panel was fixed. The green carpet in the outdoor area was fixed. The broken panels in the wooden fence were repaired.

Corrected: Sep 3, 2025

Moderate Corrected

There were no current infant feeding instructions for four infants.

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

Serious Corrected

The outdoor area was observed to have three air conditioning units lacking safety safeguards, which presents a potential risk to children, as they may inadvertently place their fingers near the fan blades. In the toddler room, a portable potty-training toilet was found to contain urine. An energy drink and a personal cup were observed in the handwashing sink, making them accessible to the children. Note: The items were removed from the classroom. A floor fan located in the same toddler classroom presented a potential safety hazard for the children. Note: The fan was removed during the inspection.

Corrected: Aug 20, 2025

Moderate Corrected

A training record for an employee was not available for review.

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

Serious Corrected

The school-age classroom was observed to have two ceiling tiles displaying brown water stains, as well as a broken light panel. The green carpet in the outdoor area was found to be damaged and torn. There were two broken panels in the wooden fence. There was trash observed in the outdoor area. Note: The trash was removed during the inspection.

Corrected: Aug 20, 2025

Moderate Corrected

Preschool room was observed with hooks that were not identifiable for each child.

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

Minor Corrected

2 out of 10 childrens files reviewed were missing information of the childs school such as name, address and phone number.

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

Moderate Corrected

4 out of 9 employee files reviewed were missing trainings, they are as follows: 1) Allergies and Hazardous Materials 2) Building Safety 3) Abuse Neglect, Hazardous Materials, Medications, Emergency preparedness, Building Safety, Communicable Diseases 4) Hazardous Materials, Building Safety

Corrected: Sep 26, 2024

Serious Corrected

Emergency Preparedness plan available for review did not include specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age or have limited mobility.

Corrected: Sep 22, 2023

Moderate Corrected

Director's required documentation, excluding trainings, was not available for review during the inspection.

Minor Corrected

Equivalency and English translation of a High School Diploma from outside of U.S. was not available for review.

Moderate Corrected

Two children under the age of 2 years old were watching TV while eating a snack as observed during the inspection.

Serious Corrected

A 17-month-old infant was grouped with children 18 months older than child. The oldest child in the room was 6 years old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Infant was moved to the infant classroom.

Serious Corrected

Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient in the infant classroom. There were 6 infants with a Specified Age Group of 0-11 months old under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected by a second caregiver entering the classroom. Ratio was met.

Serious Corrected

A 12-year old child has continued to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle as confirmed by driver and documentation observed.

Critical Corrected

Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for two children being transported was not available for review in the transportation vehicle. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Forms for both children were added to the transportation vehicle during inspection.

Serious Corrected

Hand sanitizer was used for a child under 24 months old before a meal was provided.

Serious Corrected

A 12-year old child rides in the front seat of the transportation vehicle as confirmed by driver.

Critical Corrected

Fire extinguisher in a transportation vehicle was last inspected in 2019. The vehicle was used to transport a child during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A fire extinguisher serviced in 2021 was added to the vehicle.

Moderate Corrected

The following trainings were not available for review for one caregiver during inspection: -Emergency preparedness. -Administering medication. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -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. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.