RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy
Licensed Center · Rio Grande City, Starr County, TX · Operation No. 1819984
RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy holds a Full Permit issued January 14, 2026. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 4 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 14, 2026
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
85 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1 S Fort Ringgold St Annex Bldg, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-4701
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
4
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 2 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 8, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 7, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
September 4, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
The center allowed a person to be present at the operation and have direct contact with children in care prior to receiving the notification of the person's background check eligibility. Note: The person left the operation during the inspection
Corrected: September 4, 2025
August 6, 2025 Standard § 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor play area was observed with only one exit.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
August 6, 2025 Standard § 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The surfacing observed in the outdoor area is less than the 9 inches required based on the hight of the play structure.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
August 6, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Ceiling tiles were observed with water stains and bulging. Vents were observed with dust and debris. Peeling paint was observed in the outdoor area.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
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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