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Licensed center · Mcallen, TX

Covenant Christian Academy

  • Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 7:20 AM today
  • Capacity 187

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4201 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504 Map and directions
Hours
7:20 AM to 5:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Toddlers to school age
Capacity
187 children
Meals
Snacks provided
Nearby
13 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:20 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:20 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:20 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:20 AM to 5:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:20 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:20 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 187 children
  • Does not accept child care assistance
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Part-time care

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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
851759
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
February 2006
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Dec 18, 2025. 6 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

  • Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      4 staff records were reviewed and are missing the following trainngs: 1) All annual trainings 2) Allergies 3) All annual training 4) All annual training

      Corrected Jan 22, 2025

    • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      A current health inspection was not available for review. Last health inspection was dated 9-15-23.

      Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jan 24, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      There were two groups of toddlers in an elevated table that were not securely strapped. The seats were missing the safety straps.

      Corrected Jan 25, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 26, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.631(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Three ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Corrected at Inspection: The ceiling tiles were replaced during the inspection.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      A teacher/caregiver hired on 9/2022 did not have the required 24 hours of Preservice training.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      A teacher/caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 2, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Three teachers were allowed to be present at the operation without a background check eligibility result. Note: The teachers were removed from the classrooms.

      Corrected Sep 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 31, 2022Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined a child was unattended outside the classroom during drop off time.

      Corrected Sep 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 15, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      Three teachers did not have the following training topics: - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; --Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -- Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

      Corrected Feb 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

10 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Dec 18, 2025. All 10 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High220%
  • Medium High660%
  • Medium220%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
3 of 8 shown
Corrected at the visit
3 of 10 findings, 7 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jan 8, 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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