The Learning Palace
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
22 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 14, 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
- The Learning Palace
- License number
- 1698544
- Location
- 2300 N 10TH ST STE A, McAllen, TX 78501
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 15.0/100
- Inspection record
- 22 inspections, last inspected July 14, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
111
Total Violations
Jul 14, 2025
Last Inspection
60
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (111)
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-14
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-14
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-14
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-31
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-04
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-31
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-04
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-04
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-31
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-07
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-27
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-01
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
No water was available or served during lunch.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-24
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-20
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-20
There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-24
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-24
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-05
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-20
No water was available or served during lunch.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-05
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-05
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19
No water was available or served during lunch.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
A slide equipment over 20 inches tall did not have surfacing in use zone of equipment. Slide was located in the outdoor playground. NOTE: Slide equipment was dismantled and removed from area during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The following trainings were not available for review for two caregivers present during inspection: Caregiver #1 Training year 4/29/2020 - 4/28/2021 -Child growth and development. -Guidance and discipline. -Age-appropriate curriculum. -Teacher-child interaction. -Abuse and Neglect - Emergency preparedness. -Allergic Reactions. -Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver #2 Training year 11/4/2019-11/3/2020 -Child growth and development. -Guidance and discipline. -Age-appropriate curriculum. -Teacher-child interaction. -Abuse and Neglect -Allergic Reactions. -Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23
A written activity plan for the two groups of children present during inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-14
A written activity plan for the two groups of children present during inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-14
A slide equipment over 20 inches tall did not have surfacing in use zone of equipment. Slide was located in the outdoor playground. NOTE: Slide equipment was dismantled and removed from area during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A written activity plan for the two groups of children present during inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-14
The following trainings were not available for review for two caregivers present during inspection: Caregiver #1 Training year 4/29/2020 - 4/28/2021 -Child growth and development. -Guidance and discipline. -Age-appropriate curriculum. -Teacher-child interaction. -Abuse and Neglect - Emergency preparedness. -Allergic Reactions. -Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver #2 Training year 11/4/2019-11/3/2020 -Child growth and development. -Guidance and discipline. -Age-appropriate curriculum. -Teacher-child interaction. -Abuse and Neglect -Allergic Reactions. -Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23
A slide equipment over 20 inches tall did not have surfacing in use zone of equipment. Slide was located in the outdoor playground. NOTE: Slide equipment was dismantled and removed from area during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The following trainings were not available for review for two caregivers present during inspection: Caregiver #1 Training year 4/29/2020 - 4/28/2021 -Child growth and development. -Guidance and discipline. -Age-appropriate curriculum. -Teacher-child interaction. -Abuse and Neglect - Emergency preparedness. -Allergic Reactions. -Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Caregiver #2 Training year 11/4/2019-11/3/2020 -Child growth and development. -Guidance and discipline. -Age-appropriate curriculum. -Teacher-child interaction. -Abuse and Neglect -Allergic Reactions. -Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Learning Palace's safety grade?
The Learning Palace has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Learning Palace have?
The Learning Palace has 111 total violations on record, including 51 critical, 60 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Learning Palace last inspected?
The Learning Palace was last inspected on July 14, 2025.