One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center LLC
PENITAS, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1010 EXPRESSWAY 83 PENITAS TX- 78576 2225
CityPENITAS, TX
CountyHIDALGO
Phone9562711050
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity46
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 19, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years. Risk labels are the state's label.
- High2
- Medium-High13
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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1010 EXPRESSWAY 83 PENITAS TX- 78576 2225, PENITAS, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · 8 inspections on record · Last inspection: 4/28/2026
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- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.13014/22/2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver present at the operation and careing for children has an expired First Aid and CPR certification with a date of 12/2025.
Verified corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34074/22/2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ceiling tiles in the toddler and after school room were observed with water stains dark in color.
Verified corrected 4/27/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16014/22/2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was caring for 5 children ages from 6months to 12months.
Verified corrected 4/28/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.13095/29/2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
5 out of 5 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Allergies, Building safety 2) SIDS, Allergies, Building safety 3) Allergies 4) Allergies, Building safety 5) SIDS, Building safety
Verified corrected 6/4/2025 - High riskStandard 746.56255/29/2025
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm was observed not functioning.
Verified corrected 6/2/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.55375/29/2025
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon monoxide detector had not been tested for the year 2025. *This was corrected at inspection when the carbon monoxide detector was tested and documented.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746.6035/29/2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
5 out of 6 children's records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact address, special care statement, parents rights 2) Parents rights 3) Parents rights 4) Parents rights 5) Admission Date, Emergency care authorization
Verified corrected 6/6/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
The state's published record lists 23 findings for this daycare. Review the details above and visit in person.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,512/month
This is a modeled estimate of full-time care — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Part-time programs cost less; real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PENITAS, HIDALGO County
- Capacity: 46
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 9
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