AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary
Licensed Center · Zapata, Zapata County, TX · Operation No. 1728138
AVANCE Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary holds a Full Permit issued May 17, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 11 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
May 17, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
34 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten
Address
805 Mira Flores Ave, Zapata, TX 78076-3448
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
11
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 0 · Medium High 8 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 3, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 10, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.
Corrected: May 10, 2024
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An employee hired on 12/19/22 did not have an Orientation.
Corrected: May 5, 2023
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers hired on 09/19/22 and 12/19/22 did not complete the 24 hours of Preservice Training.
Corrected: May 19, 2023
November 17, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The vent in the two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. There were children sitting near the vent who were coughing and sneezing. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected: November 17, 2022
April 14, 2022 Standard § 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. **The plan was posted in the classroom during the inspection. The Food Allergy Plan did not include possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
Corrected: April 22, 2022
April 14, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver hired on 12/01/21 did not have the 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
April 14, 2022 Standard § 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three employee records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. There was copy of an unofficial college transcript in the files.
Corrected: April 19, 2022
February 3, 2022 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Licensing Inspection report, 10/21/21, was not posted. The current menu was not posted.
Corrected: February 4, 2022
October 21, 2021 Standard § 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The playground area was observed to have ant piles. NOTE: Pictures were taken of the ant pile.
Corrected: November 4, 2021
October 21, 2021 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed during the inspection the outdoor play area was not fenced.
Corrected: November 4, 2021
October 21, 2021 Standard § 746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Director qualifications were reviewed under standard 746.1015(2). The director is missing 3 college hours/50 clock hours in management.
Corrected: December 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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