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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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17509 N Fm 88
Elsa, TX 78543 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
WednesdayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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17509 N Fm 88, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County · 10 licensed daycares in 78543

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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