The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
713 S MISSOURI AVE, WESLACO, TX 78596
License #1450527 | Expires: Nov 30, 2012
Compliance Summary
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Result | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 5 |
| May 17, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 11 |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 6 |
Violation Details
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
Corrected: Jan 30, 2026
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
Corrected: Jan 30, 2026
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2025
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Corrected: Dec 20, 2024
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2024
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2024
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Corrected: Jan 9, 2024
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
Corrected: Jan 19, 2024
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Corrected: Jan 9, 2024
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
Corrected: Mar 9, 2022
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
Three staff members are not current with transportation training.
Two staff members are missing the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS) and understanding early childhood brain development.
Three employees are not current with CPR training.
A fire drill has not been conducted.
Director does not have annual training hours for cycle 6/19/19 to 6/18/20.
A staff file is missing employment affidavit.
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Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.