Evolve and Excel Learning Center
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.
- Moderate
There were no current infant feeding instructions for five infants.
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- Moderate
Employment affidavit was not available for review for 2 out of 8 employee files reviewed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Critical
Caregiver walked out of the classroom leaving the room without supervision.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Caregiver pulled a mat from under a child while sleeping.
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- Moderate
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 - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
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 - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Critical
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 - Moderate
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 - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Critical
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 - Moderate
It was confirmed by Director that the operation does not allow parents to visit the child-care center as specified in this standard.
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- Serious
Sanitation inspection was last completed in 2021. Inspection was not completed within the 12 month time frame.
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- Serious
Children's hands were not washed before they were provided with their bottle.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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 - Serious
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 - Moderate
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 - Critical
Fire inspection was not available for review. Last inspection was available was of 1/27/2020.
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- Serious
Infant daily report is not being completed in one of the infant classrooms.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Interest centers were not present in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom as observed during inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
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- Serious
2 caregiver had no verification of having received the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Minor
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking proof of a completed TB test.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Staff records showed that 2 staff were missing affidavits.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
Operator context
Maria Benavides operates 2 facilities; 0 carry a substantiated record.
- Little Angels Learning Center — ZAPATA, TX
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- Texas HHSC CCR — https://data.texas.gov
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