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ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center

1181 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 785863.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2019

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About ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center

ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in San Benito, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 10, 2019, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1685634
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

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See all 16 visits
  1. Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “Observed a caregiver present in the operation supervising a group of children without having had a background check run by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

  3. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Reviewed staff records: one staff does not have the 24 hours of training, hired on 7/23/2023”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Observed one caregvier supervising 8 infants between the ages of 2 months to 17 months. Caregiver was over by 4 children at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

  7. Dec 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility removed a wall and added space to infant room and Child Care Regulations was not notified.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  10. Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility removed a wall and added space to infant room and Child Care Regulations was not notified.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 12, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Two staff files have not been created.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “A caregiver lacks 11.50 hours of annual training from cycle 11/11/21 to 11/10/22. A second caregiver has no annual training hours from cycle 2/3/2022 to 2/2/23. A third caregiver has no annual training hours for cycle 4/26/22 to 4/25/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Observed 15 children ages ranging from 18 months to 3 years old napping in a classroom without being supervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “A center director has no annual training for cycle 3/19/22 to 3/18/23. Another director lacks 22 hours of annual training for cycle 4/12/22 to 4/11/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “Current employees list is not up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Children's Products annual certification is not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Employee's attendance records is not being maintained.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children files are missing a health care statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.619 - Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information

      “Observed four individuals present at the operation and background checks have not been submitted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  5. Feb 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

      “There has been no updated information regarding liability insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023

  6. Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center

Is ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 10, 2019.

When was ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 276-4082 to ask.

What is ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center's phone number?

(956) 276-4082.

Where is ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center?

1181 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Years Playschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).