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Prestige Learning Center on University

1721 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Prestige Learning Center on University is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, TX, licensed for up to 74 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (7 of 29). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #35 of 68 centers in Edinburg 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 #35 of 68 centers in Edinburg
6High risk
18Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
29 citations from 30 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication7
Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications5
Staff ratios3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Other standards2
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There were numerous torn used balloons and trash in the outdoor play area which pose a safety hazard for the children. Corrected at Inspection: The outdoor play area was cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 21, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required §746.1613(a)(4)
There was no additional employee present in the building during naptime.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
MediumOct 9, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving §746.3301(e)
There was not enough food for the children to have a second serving.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
Medium HighOct 9, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was one caregiver caring for 12 children. The specified age for the group was 2 years old which allows 11 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
MediumJul 15, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood §746.2431(4)
The infant daily report does not include the infant's mood for the day.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
Medium HighJul 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The hand washing sink in the after school classroom was observed dirty with hard water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The sink was cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(9)
A bucket of water was observed in the kitchen entrance, where there is no door, creating accessibility for the children in the toddler room which is next to the kitchen. Note: The bucket was removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
Medium HighJul 31, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
Sanitation of diapering equipment between each diaper change in the toddler room was not observed.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighJul 31, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
During diaper changing in the toddler and pre-k room proper washing of hands was not observed.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
1 out of 6 employee records was missing transportation training.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
Proper sanitation of diapering equipment between each diaper change was not observed.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
During diaper changing washing of hands was not observed.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
HighJul 23, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Chemicals were observed accessible to children in 4 different areas of the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when chemicals were removed/stored out of reach from children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Carbon monoxide detector was last tested on 12/27/23 and was observed not functioning. *This was corrected at inspection when the batteries in the carbon monoxide detector were replaced and the carbon monoxide detector was tested.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Last fire drill was conducted on 2/21/24.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
Medium HighJul 23, 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 6 employee records evaluated was missing first aid and cpr training.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
HighMar 12, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report a non-routine situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
HighMar 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children were out of control and a child opened a gate and exited operation.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
HighMar 12, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on the information obtained during the of course the investigation, Director failed to guide operation into compliance and facilitate assistance to staff members.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
MediumMar 12, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
A copy of the incident report for a non-routine situation was not available for review during the course of the investigation.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
MediumAug 18, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Immunization records for 2 out of 6 child records reviewed were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2023
Medium HighAug 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Transportation training documentation for Director was not available for review. Director confirmed training has not been taken.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighAug 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio have not completed the 8 hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
There were 13 infants under the care of 2 caregivers. The Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 3 children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. 3 infants were picked up by their parents and ratio was met.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
Medium HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
Two non-walking 11-month-old infants nap on floor mats instead of a required individual crib. This was confirmed by caregivers during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
Medium HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drill for the month of January 2023 was not completed. Documentation was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Fire inspection was not completed timely. Last completed inspection dates 1/24/2022.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
A school age child was watching a video not related to planned activities on a computer.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2022
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Hand washing did not occur for a child after child's diaper was changed in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected after Inspector informed caregiver about minimum standard. Caregiver washed child's hands.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity74 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 11, 2022
DirectorPrisila Castaneda
Phone9566032220
State operation #1738568

Common questions

Does Prestige Learning Center on University take infants?

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

What are Prestige Learning Center on University’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 Prestige Learning Center on University accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Prestige Learning Center on University cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Prestige Learning Center on University 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 Prestige Learning Center on University had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 28, 2025: “Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Prestige Learning Center on University compare with other daycares in Edinburg?

It is tied for #35 of 68 centers in Edinburg 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 Prestige Learning Center on University last inspected?

Jul 13, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1738568 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.