The Learning Express
617 S Veterans Blvd, San Juan, TX 78589 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies
The Learning Express is a licensed child care center in San Juan, TX, licensed for up to 72 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 19). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 24 centers in San Juan and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#24 of 24 centers in San Juan
2High risk
10Medium High risk
4Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
19 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Training & qualifications7
Records & paperwork6
Building & playground safety4
Staff ratios1
Supervision1
Citations, newest first
Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Director is missing most current CPR/First Aid training. Last CPR/First Aid training expired on 10/2024.
Correction verified May 27, 2026
Medium HighMay 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
There was not a fire drill practiced in the month of April. Note: Fire drill was practiced during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed attending to six children aged 6 months, 7 months, 10 months, 18 months, 21 months, and 21 months. However, a single caregiver is only permitted to care for four children within this age group. Note: This was resolved by relocating the two children, each 21 months old, to a different room.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2025
HighNov 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection is expired, the last inspection was conducted on October 18th 2023.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2024
Medium HighNov 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection is expired, the inspection was last conducted on November 19th 2023.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2024
MediumApr 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Fire drill was not documented.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2024
Medium HighMar 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
Director does not have proof of the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant head trauma and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
MediumMar 8, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Center director is not maintaining attendance records.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
Medium HighMar 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
Medium HighFeb 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
Director does not have proof of the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant head trauma and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium HighFeb 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
Children sign in and out log is not being maintained.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium HighFeb 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Director does not have the required transportation training.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium LowFeb 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Employment affidavit was not available for two employees.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium HighFeb 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
MediumFeb 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Center director is not maintaining attendance records.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
LowFeb 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have proof of orientation or pre service training.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
HighFeb 23, 2024InspectionSupervision
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 group of eleven children were left unspervised briefly when caregiver stepped out of classroom.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium LowFeb 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
Employees list was not current. NOTE: It was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - License §746.401(1)
License was not posted during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
About this center
Licensed capacity72 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJun 17, 2024
DirectorMagdalena Rodriguez
Phone9567027106
State operation #1789679
Common questions
Does The Learning Express take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Learning Express’s hours?
7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Learning Express accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has The Learning Express had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 21, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Learning Express compare with other daycares in San Juan?
It is #24 of 24 centers in San Juan by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Learning Express last inspected?
May 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1789679 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.