Covenant Christian Academy

4201 N WARE RD, McAllen, TX 78504Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

19 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 18, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Covenant Christian Academy
License number
851759
Location
4201 N WARE RD, McAllen, TX 78504
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 22.1/100
Inspection record
19 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor22.1 / 100
Health28/100
Safety33/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance28/100

46

Total Violations

Dec 18, 2025

Last Inspection

187

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (46)

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Jan 8, 2025

4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 8, 2025

A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 8, 2025

A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 8, 2025

A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Jan 8, 2025

4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 8, 2025

A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Jan 8, 2025

4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Jan 8, 2025

4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jan 24, 2024

There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jan 24, 2024

There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jan 24, 2024

There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jan 24, 2024

There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 26, 2023

Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jan 26, 2023

The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jan 26, 2023

The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 26, 2023

Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 26, 2023

Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 26, 2023

Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jan 26, 2023

The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 26, 2023

A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jan 26, 2023

The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 2, 2022

Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 2, 2022

Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 2, 2022

Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 2, 2022

Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 31, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 31, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 31, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 31, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 15, 2022

Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 15, 2022

Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 15, 2022

Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 15, 2022

Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Mar 4, 2021

One personnel file did not have the following items: Affidavit, education, Orientation, and Identification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Mar 4, 2021

Three staff did not have the required annual training topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)Mar 4, 2021

A child's Food Allergy Plan was not posted in the classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The Food Allergy Plan was posted during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Mar 4, 2021

One child did not have the physician health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Mar 4, 2021

The operational policy was incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Mar 4, 2021

There were two unitary mats on the exit of the slides which pose a tripping hazard for the children during outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-05

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Covenant Christian Academy's safety grade?

Covenant Christian Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 22.1 out of 100.

How many violations does Covenant Christian Academy have?

Covenant Christian Academy has 46 total violations on record, including 35 critical, 11 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Covenant Christian Academy last inspected?

Covenant Christian Academy was last inspected on December 18, 2025.

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