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One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center
One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Penitas, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 19, 2017, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1649035
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was caring for 5 children ages from 6months to 12months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
May 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 during the visit
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”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm was observed not functioning.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 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”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under two years of age observed with to be watching an animated cartoon (coco melon) on anchored television in room. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash can observed in school age room, lid was open and trash was close to top of bin accessible to children. CORRECTED when trash bag was removed from room and bin was covered with lid.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“Four stationary play structure slides observed in play area, Use zone was under 4 ft.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operational policies are missing physical activity updated information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center
Is One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 19, 2017.
When was One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 271-1050 to ask.
What is One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 271-1050.
Where is One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center?
1010 Expressway 83, Penitas, TX 78576.