Children's Education Center

4000 N SUGAR RD, Pharr, TX 78577Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

19 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 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 1, 2026

Provider
Children's Education Center
License number
1694751
Location
4000 N SUGAR RD, Pharr, TX 78577
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 41.1/100
Inspection record
19 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor41.1 / 100
Health18/100
Safety70/100
Staffing18/100
Compliance70/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

26

Total Violations

Dec 18, 2025

Last Inspection

98

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (26)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 12, 2025

The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 12, 2025

The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 12, 2025

The infant Classroom was out of ratio; one caregiver was supervising 5 infants with the specified age of the children in the classroom being 0 - 11 Months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver stepped into the room making the classroom in ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 8, 2024

Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Feb 8, 2024

Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(c)(3)Feb 8, 2024

The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 8, 2024

Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(c)(3)Feb 8, 2024

The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(c)(3)Feb 8, 2024

The time and dosage of a medication given to a child is not being written when medication is given to child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Feb 8, 2024

Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 8, 2024

Two caregiver records of the eight records reviewed are pending required content for annual trainings. Caregivers are missing: Caregiver 1- Medication Administration, Communicable Diseases, Allergic Reactions Caregiver 2- Communicable Diseases

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Feb 8, 2024

Thirteen of the children being transported are missing emergency medical transport and medical authorization forms. Corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3501(5)Feb 27, 2023

A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4751(a)Feb 27, 2023

In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3501(5)Feb 27, 2023

A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4751(a)Feb 27, 2023

In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3501(5)Feb 27, 2023

A diaper cream was seen in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper cream with the correct child's name.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4751(a)Feb 27, 2023

In the outdoor area there was a large hole near the fence making it a hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5211Mar 3, 2022

During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5211Mar 3, 2022

During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5211Mar 3, 2022

During inspection it was observed that in one of the classrooms the emergency light was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when director placed a working flashlight to replace the flashlight that was not working.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Mar 11, 2021

There is chipping paint on the walls of the prek classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Mar 11, 2021

Surface of the diapering mat in the toddler is torn on both sides.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Mar 11, 2021

15 passenger van uses during today's transportation route does not have an electronic child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Mar 11, 2021

Vehicle used during today's transportation route did not have operation's name/telephone numbers, children's emergency medical/information forms and fire extinguisher. Note: This was corrected during inspection when provider transfered these items from the older van into the vehicle currently being used for transportation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Mar 11, 2021

Operation does not have an emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children's Education Center's safety grade?

Children's Education Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 41.1 out of 100.

How many violations does Children's Education Center have?

Children's Education Center has 26 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Children's Education Center last inspected?

Children's Education Center was last inspected on December 18, 2025.

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