Once Upon a Child Learning Center
Licensed Center · Mission, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 905988
Once Upon a Child Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued March 12, 2009. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 8 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 12, 2009
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
32 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
208 E Loop 374, Mission, TX 78572-6244
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
8
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 1 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
July 1, 2025 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were documented on 05/19/2025. Per provider a fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 06/23/2025 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks.
Corrected: July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The lights in the toddler room were turned off and the window was covered during naptime. There was insufficient light to have a clear view of the room. Note: During inspection provider removed the window cover allowing light into the room.
Corrected: July 1, 2025
July 30, 2024 Standard § 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no translation documentation available for a caregiver's education documents written in a foreign language.
Corrected: August 9, 2024
September 27, 2023 Standard § 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no smoke deterctor in the after-school room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery-operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
Corrected: September 27, 2023
October 20, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Corrected: October 27, 2022
October 20, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Corrected: October 24, 2022
November 15, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have the most current immunization record available. Note: A copy of the current immunization record for one of the two children was obtained during the inspection.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
November 15, 2021 Standard § 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
High Verbatim from the agency record
A smoke detector was missing in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery operated smoke detector was installed in the room.
Corrected: November 15, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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