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Children's Education Station LLC

1713 Diamond Ave, Penitas, TX 78576 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Children's Education Station LLC is a licensed child care center in Penitas, TX, licensed for up to 190 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (9 of 18). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 5 centers in Penitas and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #1 of 5 centers in Penitas
1High risk
6Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 24, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 14, 2021 · Assessment · citation foundNov 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications9
Other standards4
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication1
Building & playground safety1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 9, 2026InspectionOther standards
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity §746.1505(3)
29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
MediumJun 24, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.205(b)
Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
Medium HighJul 31, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2025
MediumJul 31, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2025
Medium HighOct 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
Medium HighFeb 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 24, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 19, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
The health inspection report was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2022
HighOct 19, 2022InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighOct 19, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
Correction verified Jan 19, 2022
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021
MediumNov 29, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumNov 29, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumNov 10, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity190 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 18, 2018
DirectorVictoria Cantu
Phone9565194140
State operation #1676219

Common questions

Does Children's Education Station LLC take infants?

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

What are Children's Education Station LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Children's Education Station LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Children's Education Station LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Children's Education Station LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Penitas, 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 Children's Education Station LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 19, 2022: “AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's Education Station LLC compare with other daycares in Penitas?

It is tied for #1 of 5 centers in Penitas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's Education Station LLC last inspected?

Jul 14, 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 1676219 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.