FORENSIC PROVIDER RECORD

Evolve and Excel Learning Center

ADDRESS1000 W SPRAGUE ST EDINBURG TX 78539 4061
LOCATIONEDINBURG · HIDALGO · TX
LICENSE STATUSactive
LICENSE NO.1315834 (active)
OPERATORMaria Benavides

Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.

Regulatory record

Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.

  1. 2025-09-05 · VIOLATIONModerate

    There were no current infant feeding instructions for five infants.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  2. 2025-09-05 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  3. 2024-09-30 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Employment affidavit was not available for review for 2 out of 8 employee files reviewed.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  4. 2024-09-30 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  5. 2024-08-22 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Caregiver walked out of the classroom leaving the room without supervision.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  6. 2024-08-22 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Caregiver pulled a mat from under a child while sleeping.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  7. 2024-08-22 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  8. 2024-01-25 · VIOLATIONModerate

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  9. 2024-01-25 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  10. 2023-10-02 · VIOLATIONSerious

    A fire drill was not completed for the month of August and September as per lack of documentation. This information was confirmed by Director of operation.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  11. 2023-10-02 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  12. 2023-08-25 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient in providing the supervision needed to intervene timely during an incident between children.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  13. 2023-08-25 · VIOLATIONModerate

    In the course of the investigation, it was confirmed that operation is allowing children to use electronic devices for screen activities not related to the activity plans of the operation.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  14. 2023-08-25 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  15. 2023-04-06 · VIOLATIONCritical

    A staff member pending background check eligibility and with access to children was observed present at the operation. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection. Director confirmed individual will not return until eligibility letter is received.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  16. 2023-04-06 · VIOLATIONModerate

    It was confirmed by Director that the operation does not allow parents to visit the child-care center as specified in this standard.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  17. 2023-04-06 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  18. 2023-04-06 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  19. 2023-01-20 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Sanitation inspection was last completed in 2021. Inspection was not completed within the 12 month time frame.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  20. 2023-01-20 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  21. 2023-01-19 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Children's hands were not washed before they were provided with their bottle.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  22. 2023-01-19 · VIOLATIONModerate

    The following trainings were not available for review for Director of operation. Training year September 2021-2022. -Handling, storing, disposing of hazardous materials -Food and Allergic reactions -Administering medication -Transportation

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  23. 2023-01-19 · VIOLATIONSerious

    The operation has a capacity of 14 infants. The operation had 23 infants present during the inspection. The limit of infants per classroom's space measurements was exceeded. NOTE: Children were picked up by their parents during the inspection. A request to increase infant capacity was submitted by Director of operation.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  24. 2022-02-17 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Child/Caregiver Ratio was reduced in two infant classrooms. Classroom #1 had 7 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 17 months. Classroom #2 had 5 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 7 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to each classroom.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  25. 2022-02-17 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Fire inspection was not available for review. Last inspection was available was of 1/27/2020.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  26. 2022-02-17 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  27. 2022-02-07 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Infant daily report is not being completed in one of the infant classrooms.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  28. 2022-02-07 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Interest centers were not present in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom as observed during inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  29. 2022-02-07 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  30. 2022-02-07 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  31. 2021-08-26 · VIOLATIONSerious

    2 caregiver had no verification of having received the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  32. 2021-08-24 · VIOLATIONMinor

    Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking proof of a completed TB test.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  33. 2021-08-24 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Staff records showed that 2 staff were missing affidavits.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  34. 2021-08-24 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR

Operator context

Maria Benavides operates 2 facilities; 0 carry a substantiated record.

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