The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
29 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 16, 2026
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 Growing Patch Early Learning Center
- License number
- 1450527
- Location
- 713 S MISSOURI AVE, Weslaco, TX 78596
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 29 inspections, last inspected January 16, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
94
Total Violations
Jan 16, 2026
Last Inspection
86
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (94)
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10
There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10
There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-09
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-16
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-16
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-16
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09
A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-16
Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-23
Two staff members are missing the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS) and understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-19
A fire drill has not been conducted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-19
Director does not have annual training hours for cycle 6/19/19 to 6/18/20.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-09
Three staff members are not current with transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-22
A staff file is missing employment affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-19
Three employees are not current with CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-26
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center's safety grade?
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Growing Patch Early Learning Center have?
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center has 94 total violations on record, including 64 critical, 29 serious, and 1 minor.
When was The Growing Patch Early Learning Center last inspected?
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center was last inspected on January 16, 2026.