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ABC's Children's College

2313 Harvey St Ste 101&102, McAllen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

ABC's Children's College is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 18). None of them came in the last 12 months. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#40 of 55 centers in McAllen
4High risk
4Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety3
Other standards3
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Trash can in the toddler was uncovered, there were diapers inside the trash can. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
Expired food items were observed in the kitchen including tortillas and canned food. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the food items from the operation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
Antisepectic solution and wipes are expired. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider brought a new first aid kit to the operation that has new antiseptic wipes.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Trash cans within the restrooms do not have lids.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Eight children's files were reviewed. Four files are missing admission date, two emergency contact address, two health statements, four immunization records, three operational policies received statement and one file was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
Menu posted is dated 5-8 to 5-13. Per provider dates were entered incorrectly, however, food items served during lunch do not match menu. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updates dates and food items served.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
A staff member was present at operation and responsible for caring for children. Employee has not completed high school education or equivalent.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's Products Certification posted was last reviewed / signed on 04/05/2020.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing 12 hours of annual training.
Correction verified May 24, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
Toddler - Prek Classroom does not follow the daily schedule. Class remained indoors playing with blocks while schedule indicates children have outdoor time from 10-10:45AM. Infant Room does not have a written activity plan and daily schedule does not include outdoor play.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
HighNov 17, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
There were four children in the infant room, two children in the 4-5 room and 8 children napping in the toddler room. Only one staff member was present to supervise all classrooms.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2022
HighNov 17, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
One infant age child and three infant age children were asleep in high chairs.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2022
MediumNov 17, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
A child was observing playing with a tablet during nap time.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2022
MediumNov 16, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Based on information obtained during the course the investigation operation has not maintained consistent staff attendance records.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022
HighNov 16, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation staff has not demonstrated competency to perform assigned duties such as providing a consistent positive environment for children and comforting young children.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022
HighNov 16, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, Director has failed to provide leadership and demonstrate an understand of Minimum Standards. This has resulted in high-risk deficiencies including safe sleep and supervision.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of five children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Six out of twelve children napping were napping directly on the carpet. Mats were labeled with different children's names and solid color mats did not have a way to differentiate the floor from the napping side.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity90 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-09:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceMay 20, 2013
DirectorLeticia Lopez
Phone9566301622
State operation #1503683

Common questions

Does ABC's Children's College take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are ABC's Children's College’s hours?

7 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does ABC's Children's College accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does ABC's Children's College cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ABC's Children's College for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes McAllen, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has ABC's Children's College had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 17, 2022: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does ABC's Children's College compare with other daycares in McAllen?

It is #40 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was ABC's Children's College last inspected?

Mar 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1503683 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.