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Young Scholars Academy

1273 E Alton Gloor Blvd Ste F, Brownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Young Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, TX, licensed for up to 69 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (9 of 26). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #94 of 106 centers in Brownsville and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #94 of 106 centers in Brownsville
3High risk
14Medium High risk
7Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 17 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios9
Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety4
Other standards3
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Transportation1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 10, 2026InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
An infant was sleeping alone in the crib area of the infant classroom. The caregivers and other children in care where in the receiving area.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
HighJul 10, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The fingerprint results have not been received for one caregiver present at the daycare. The employee had her fingerprint appointment on 07/09/20226. She left the center during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026
Medium LowJan 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
MediumAug 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 13, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2024
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
MediumJan 24, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
MediumJan 24, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Transportation training has not been updated.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
Medium LowJan 5, 2022InspectionRecords & 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)
The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity69 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 26, 2002
DirectorMaria Alaniz
Phone9565443305
State operation #815988

Common questions

Does Young Scholars Academy take infants?

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

What are Young Scholars Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Young Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Young Scholars Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Young Scholars Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes Brownsville, is $41.00 a day for infants, $39.80 a day for toddlers and $38.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Young Scholars Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 10, 2026: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Young Scholars Academy compare with other daycares in Brownsville?

It is tied for #94 of 106 centers in Brownsville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Young Scholars Academy last inspected?

Jul 24, 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 815988 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.