Licensed center · Mcallen, TX
Abc's Children's College
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 90
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 11 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 90 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
2313 Harvey St Ste 101&102, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County · 38 licensed daycares in 78501
Capacity rank 8 of 38 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 14 in 78501 · Open on weekends, one of 12 in 78501
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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
- 1503683
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- May 2013
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
13 inspections on record, most recent Mar 17, 2026. 6 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Expired food items were observed in the kitchen including tortillas and canned food. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the food items from the operation.
Corrected Apr 11, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can in the toddler was uncovered, there were diapers inside the trash can. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was replaced with one with a lid.
Corrected Apr 11, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Antisepectic solution and wipes are expired. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider brought a new first aid kit to the operation that has new antiseptic wipes.
Corrected Apr 11, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 5, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
May 16, 2023Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Toddler - Prek Classroom does not follow the daily schedule. Class remained indoors playing with blocks while schedule indicates children have outdoor time from 10-10:45AM. Infant Room does not have a written activity plan and daily schedule does not include outdoor play.
Corrected May 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted is dated 5-8 to 5-13. Per provider dates were entered incorrectly, however, food items served during lunch do not match menu. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updates dates and food items served.
Corrected May 16, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Eight children's files were reviewed. Four files are missing admission date, two emergency contact address, two health statements, four immunization records, three operational policies received statement and one file was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing 12 hours of annual training.
Corrected May 26, 2023
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans within the restrooms do not have lids.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A staff member was present at operation and responsible for caring for children. Employee has not completed high school education or equivalent.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification posted was last reviewed / signed on 04/05/2020.
Corrected May 18, 2023
- 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 17, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.2426Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
One infant age child and three infant age children were asleep in high chairs.
Corrected Nov 17, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observing playing with a tablet during nap time.
Corrected Nov 17, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
There were four children in the infant room, two children in the 4-5 room and 8 children napping in the toddler room. Only one staff member was present to supervise all classrooms.
Corrected Nov 17, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426Texas HHSC risk level: High
Nov 16, 2022Self-reported incident3 standards cited
- 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Based on information obtained during the course the investigation operation has not maintained consistent staff attendance records.
Corrected Dec 15, 2022
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, Director has failed to provide leadership and demonstrate an understand of Minimum Standards. This has resulted in high-risk deficiencies including safe sleep and supervision.
Corrected Dec 14, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation staff has not demonstrated competency to perform assigned duties such as providing a consistent positive environment for children and comforting young children.
Corrected Dec 14, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 12, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of five children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Corrected Jul 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Six out of twelve children napping were napping directly on the carpet. Mats were labeled with different children's names and solid color mats did not have a way to differentiate the floor from the napping side.
Corrected Jul 13, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
19 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently Mar 17, 2026. All 19 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High421%
- Medium High526%
- Medium1053%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 8 of 13 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 5 of 19 findings, 14 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 11, 2024, 3 clean visits 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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