Licensed center · Elsa, TX
Rocking Horse Learning Center #2
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:30 AM
- Capacity 76
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:30 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 76 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Skill classes
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Location and nearby daycares
17509 N Fm 88, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County · 10 licensed daycares in 78543
Capacity rank 3 of 10 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 985386
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- November 2009
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
8 inspections on record, most recent Jul 2, 2026. 6 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director's is missing the following required trainings for the annual year 5/22/2024-5/22/2025: Building Safety, Allergic Reactions, Medication Administration, and Emergency Preparedness.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground area in the back of the building needs maintenance, the grass has outgrown.
Corrected Jul 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 19, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Sep 27, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One staff member is missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications
Corrected Oct 4, 2022
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed. Lunch menu for today indicated children were having stew meat, rice, mixed vegetables and peaches. Children were served hot dogs, french fries and apples for lunch. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updated menu.
Corrected Sep 27, 2022, at the inspection
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 8, 2022Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed.
Corrected Sep 9, 2022
- 746.2201(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Operation does not have written lesson plans. Daily schedule for all ages indicates children have the choice of education or video movie 7-8am and 5-5:30 PM. Daily schedule does not indicate when physical activity takes place. Infant-age children have not been participating in outdoor play.
Corrected Sep 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.403(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Information for a child with a diagnosed food allergy is not posted in kitchen nor classroom.
Corrected Sep 9, 2022
- 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher is missing from Transportation Vehicle.
Corrected Sep 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational Policies were reviewed and missing the following: (8) Suspencion and Expulsion Policy (15) Water Activities Policy (18) Physical Activity and Outdoor Play Policy (19) Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Policy (27) Health Check Policy
Corrected Sep 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instruction for an infant-age child were last reviewed / signed by parent on 7/2022.
Corrected Sep 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 14.5-30 hours of annual training. Three staff training records are missing trainings on the following topics: -Management -Transportation -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
Corrected Sep 26, 2022
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Four children's records were reviewed. One is missing an emergency food allergy plan and a second one is missing a health statement.
Corrected Sep 15, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 9, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.305(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Operation did not notify Child Care Regulation after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Corrected Mar 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.307(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Operation did not notified parents after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Corrected Mar 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.305(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 19, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers need CPR training.
Corrected Nov 5, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Facility does not have a current Health Inspection.
Corrected Nov 5, 2021
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
16 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Jul 2, 2026. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High16%
- Medium High638%
- Medium956%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 8 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 16 findings, 15 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 3, 2025, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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