AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary
AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary is a licensed child care center in Zapata, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Zapata and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
About this center
Common questions
Does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers, not infants.
What are AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary’s hours?
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Texas area, which includes Zapata, is $29.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 11 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary compare with other daycares in Zapata?
It is #6 of 7 centers in Zapata by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary last inspected?
Apr 9, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1728138 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.