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KIDS Learning Center

1104 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

KIDS Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #39 of 68 centers in Edinburg and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #39 of 68 centers in Edinburg
3High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundDec 28, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Food & feeding3
Building & playground safety1
Health & medication1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 14, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
Water was not available for the children during outdoor play. Corrected at Inspection: Water was accessible to the children during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
Medium HighJul 14, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
A caregiver was not aware of the symptoms of a child's food allergy and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJul 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 6/06/25.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2026
Medium HighAug 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Director and 5 caregivers are missing the annual food allergy training.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
The television in the toddler classroom was not securely anchored, presenting a potential risk for tip-over injuries. Corrected at Inspection: The television was anchored during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Training records were not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025
MediumAug 13, 2025InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
There were no current activity plans for each age group in the childcare operation.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2025
Medium HighAug 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
HighAug 27, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
6 infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices in the nursery.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
Medium HighSep 11, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
A child in care with a food allergy does not have a completed food allergy emergency plan available for review.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023
Medium LowNov 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80% §746.1309(g)
A caregiver exceeded the 3 hour limit of self-study trainings per training year. The following training topics completed cannot be counted toward the annual training hours: -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2022
Medium LowJan 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Notarized affidavit was not available for review for 2 out of 10 staff records reviewed.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
MediumJan 6, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
4 out of 10 caregiver records reviewed did not have the following available for review: Caregiver #1 Abuse and Neglect -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. Caregiver #2 -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication. -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. Caregiver #3 Abuse and Neglect -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. Caregiver #4 is missing all the trainings in minimum standard 746.1309 from letter (b) to (e).
Correction verified Jan 31, 2022
HighJan 6, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An individual without a background check was observed working with children on 1/4/2022 during investigation inspection. Operation allowed Individual to be present at operation supervising children without an active background check and eligibility status.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 24, 2014
DirectorMaria Aurora Gutierrez
Phone9563164796
State operation #1530361

Common questions

Does KIDS Learning Center take infants?

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

What are KIDS Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does KIDS Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does KIDS Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask KIDS Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Edinburg, 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 KIDS Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 14, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does KIDS Learning Center compare with other daycares in Edinburg?

It is tied for #39 of 68 centers in Edinburg by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was KIDS Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 22, 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 1530361 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.