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Adventureland Academy #2

920 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 785015.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2023

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About Adventureland Academy #2

Adventureland Academy #2 is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 26, 2023, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: newborns to 13 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Newborns to 13 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
StaffCertified TEA Teacher
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCS
TransportationTransportation (transportation for school age kids)
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Adventureland Academy #2 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Adventureland Academy #2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1735086
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “Feeding instructions were not avialable for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “1 out of 2 staff files reviewd with only 7 hours in annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Nap time observed out of ratio. A 3 month old was placed in room with a 48month old surpassing the 18 month rule the olldest age limit for raio is of 21months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

  3. Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “Children's Products Certification was last reviewed/signed on 01/03/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Last fire inspection was conducted on 01/24/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

      “One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing the documentation for the most recent/current first aid/CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024

  5. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation; operation did not follow their Suspension / Expulsion and Special Needs policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “Based on the information obtained throughout the course of the investigation; operation failed to obtain enrollment information regarding a child's special needs including any reasonable accommodations / modifications, symptoms or indications of potential complications and/or medications.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2024

  7. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition

      “Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, lack of enough popular items/toys has forced children to compete for toys resulting in biting incidents.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  10. Jan 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “A crib and cots used during naptime were not labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

      “Transportation vehicles had two booster seats that expired on 2021 and 2023. Note: This was corrected when operation removed the seats from the vehicles.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “Transportation binders have copies of the 1st and 2nd pages of the enrollment forms, however, forms are missing the parent signature for emergency medical authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 3, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities

      “Operational Policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Water Activities Policy -Physical and Outdoor Play Policy”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Four out of six children's files reviewed are missing information. One file is missing food allergy emergency plan. A second file is missing health statement. A third file is missing medical emergency authorization, health statement and immunization records. A fourth file is missing hearing and vision screening.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      “Activity plans posted are from last week. Infant children do not participate in outdoor play. Infant and toddler age children were observed in restrictive devices with no / limited activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “Infant feeding instructions were not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

      “Classrooms including the infant room were observed with limited amount of toys.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “One out of six staff files is missing hired date, notarized affidavit and pediatric first aid / cpr training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

  3. Jan 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “Last fire drill was documented on 11/30/2033 and last smoke / carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher checks were documented on 11/28/2022. Per provider checks and drill were conducted a few weeks back but provider forgot to document it.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “Transportation vehicle is missing first aid kit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023

  4. Dec 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “A group of children were watching Christmas cartoons, group included three children under the age of two years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned off the TV.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 12, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “Operation did not provide accurate information regarding communicable disease diagnoses of children/staff attending operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “Operation has not maintained accurate attendance records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

  9. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A caregiver was left in charge of 24 children ages 2yo-11yo, SAG 4yo.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

  11. Aug 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “Transportation binder does not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization for four children transported from school to operation on this date. Transportation vehicle is missing a first aid kit. Note: Provider made copies of the admission form and added them to the transportation binder.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “Transportation binder is missing 3 seat belts.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “An area of the siding of the outside wall of operation is disintegrating creating a whole on the wall. This area is accessible to children. One of the wood fence panels of the outdoor gate is broken.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

  12. Aug 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jun 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was caring for five children ages 4mo, 10mo, 10mo, 14mo and 15mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

  16. Jun 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      “A 10 month old child that doesn't yet walk was observed asleep in a cot.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A total of 13 children ages 10mo to 10yo were combined in one room for naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Five children's files were reviewed. One file is missing school-information. A second file is not signed by parent and is missing health information and emergency medical authorization. A third file is missing emergency contact information.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022

  17. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Feb 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One out of four children files reviewed is missing a food allergy plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      “Written lesson plans were not available for review at the time of inspection. Note: this was corrected at inspection when provider printed the plans for the following week.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “One of the toilets at the operation is not working.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “A medication was administered to a child without written parental consent.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022

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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Questions about Adventureland Academy #2

Is Adventureland Academy #2 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 26, 2023.

When was Adventureland Academy #2 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Adventureland Academy #2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Adventureland Academy #2 care for?

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

Does Adventureland Academy #2 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Adventureland Academy #2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Adventureland Academy #2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 683-1517 to ask.

What is Adventureland Academy #2's phone number?

(956) 683-1517.

Where is Adventureland Academy #2?

920 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is N & C Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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