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Kidstopia Learning Academy

3002 E Mile 11 N Ste 3, Weslaco, TX 78599 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kidstopia Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 11). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #31 of 38 centers in Weslaco and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#31 of 38 centers in Weslaco
2High risk
3Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 11 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
A child was observed to be sitting in a high chair that does not have any safety straps.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There was not an infant feeding plan completed for two of the infants that still do not eat table food.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One out four employee records were missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medication administration, building safety, emergency preparedness, and communicable disease for the annual year 2/18/25-2/18/26.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
HighOct 8, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the inspection, a 3-month old infant was observed sleeping on a restrictive device. Inspector asked caregiver to move child to a crib and this was completed. Later in the same inspection, the same child was observed sleeping on a bouncer.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
Medium HighSep 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
Last fire inspection conducted was on 8/15/2024 and documentation was not provided of why inspection was not available.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Last fire drill practiced was on 07/12/2025. The fire drill practiced in August was not documented in the form.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 24, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
In two different restrooms accessible to children, there were cleaning products and shaving creams stored under the sinks, which lacked safety locks.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 24, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control §746.2803(3)
During the inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using high chairs to keep three children seated over 15 minutes after eating as the caregiver mentioned that the children are unable to remain seated during activities.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
MediumFeb 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Four employee records were reviewed and were missing the following records employment begin date, employment affidavit, copy of photo id, and employee statement center policies/personnel policies.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
MediumDec 2, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
It was observed that the television was turned on showing cartoons in a classroom with 4 infants ranging from 6 months up to 20 months. Please note: Television was turned off during inspection.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
MediumDec 2, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Staff files were reviewed and 3 out 4 were not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity61 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 19, 2025
DirectorIvy Lopez
Phone9565208008
State operation #1803257

Common questions

Does Kidstopia Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Kidstopia Learning Academy’s hours?

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

Does Kidstopia Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kidstopia Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 8, 2025: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kidstopia Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Weslaco?

It is #31 of 38 centers in Weslaco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kidstopia Learning Academy last inspected?

Sep 25, 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 1803257 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.