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Prodigy Child Academy, Inc.

1005 1/2 E 6th St, Alice, TX 78332 · Jim Wells County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. is a licensed child care center in Alice, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (5 of 28). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 14 centers in Alice and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#12 of 14 centers in Alice
10High risk
14Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 16 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundNov 21, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundNov 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios5
Other standards5
Sleep safety4
Supervision3
Health & medication3
Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2

Citations, newest first

HighJun 17, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
HighJun 17, 2026InspectionSupervision
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)
A two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2026
HighMay 5, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
Medium HighFeb 11, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
Medium HighJan 16, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium HighAug 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
Medium HighAug 26, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
Medium HighAug 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighAug 11, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighAug 11, 2025InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice §746.521(1)
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighJul 28, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
Medium LowJan 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe §746.3701(8)
The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 16, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighNov 16, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighNov 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
Medium HighNov 1, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting §746.2401(3)
During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023
MediumNov 1, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 1, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023
MediumNov 1, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 1, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 13, 2023InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2022
HighDec 3, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceDec 5, 2013
DirectorJennifer Rodriguez
Phone3616681234
State operation #1517482

Common questions

Does Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. take infants?

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

What are Prodigy Child Academy, Inc.’s hours?

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

Does Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Alice, is $35.20 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 17, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. compare with other daycares in Alice?

It is #12 of 14 centers in Alice by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Prodigy Child Academy, Inc. last inspected?

Jul 28, 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 1517482 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.