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Alphabetz Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 95
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Alphabetz Learning Center
Alphabetz Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 30, 2018, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alphabetz 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 Alphabetz Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 95 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1673819
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 32 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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See all 35 visits
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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
“Based on the information obtained throughout the course of the investigation, operation's staff failed to provide the proper level of supervision during transportation which led to an incident involving inappropriate touch in between children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A group of twenty children ages15mo-8yo were combined in the playground during outdoor play and in the cafeteria during supper.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill was conducted on 07/24/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Operation has not completed the children's products annual certification.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
“Two medications administered during the month of October are missing the date, time, amount of medication given and name of the employee that administered the medication.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“One out of nine staff files reviewed is missing up to date health / safety training certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
Show 25 earlier visits
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Eight staff files were reviewed. Two staff files are missing 2 hrs of transportation training. Four staff files are missing 1 hr of abuse/neglect training. One file is missing 6 hours of management training. Four files are missing the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. One file is missing 16 hours of pre-service training and CPR training that includes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Seven out of eight files reviewed are missing Form 2912 - Preemployment affidavit. One out of eight staff files reviewed has an invalid high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“No fire / severe weather / lock down drills nor CO detector checks have been conducted. Note: A CO detector check was conducted and documented during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, two staff members engaged in a verbal altercation and used inappropriate language in front of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff used inappropriate forms of discipline towards a child in care including hitting and grabbing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of abuse under the care of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director was missing current annual training in Transportation safety.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“3 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There was no surfacing material installed in the use zones areas for two bucket swings in the outdoor playground. Note: The bucket swings were removed from the playground during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the center's procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler classrooms was observed with a tear. The diaper changing mat was not longer non-absorbent. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diaper changing mat was replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregicer's education documentation received outside of the United States was not translated into English.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
- Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify a parent about a child's less serious injury while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Several bottles of cleaning supplies were observed under a sink within children's reach in a children's restroom. The latch on the cabinet door was broken. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cleaning supplies were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.”
Corrected during the visit
May 10, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The director position has been vacant since 2/07/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on the information gathered during DFPS investigation, a caregiver’s personal bag was left within children’s reach in the room and a child was able to access the caregiver’s bag and injured themselves with a soldering iron that was inside the bag.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
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
“Based on the information gathered during DFPS investigation, proper supervision was not ensured when a child was injured while in care. A caregiver failed to call for back up and allowed a parent to supervise the children in the room while the caregiver provided first aid to a child who was injured.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Upon arrival to the center a child was observed in a toddler room unserupvised.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was not current at time of inspection. The operation provided a fire inspection report completed after the date of the inspection. The date of the annual fire inspection was 12/19/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the individual leaving the premises.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Screen time was being provided to children in the toddler room after the afternoon snack. The children were observed watching a minion game not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“Children in a toddler room and pre-k room were left unsupervised during naptime when a caregiver was left in charge of both separate rooms. The caregiver was observed stepping out of the toddler room to check on the children napping in the pre-k room. In addition the same caregiver would step out of the toddler room to open the front door of the center.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
Jan 27, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 6/20/2021 - 6/19/2022: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?);and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Two caregivers did not complete pre-service training. A caregiver with DOE 9/26/2022 was missing 16 clock hours of pre-service training. A second caregiver with DOE 5/10/2022 was missing 3 clock hours of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
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
“A list of current employees was not posted. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of all current employees was created and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 7/30/2021 - 7/29/2022: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) Emergency preparedness; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/22/2022 - 1/21/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's products certification form used to indicate that the center has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
- Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver's personnel file was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Notification was not received when there was a change in space. One of the infant rooms was changed into an afterschool room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Three school-aged children in the afterschool room were watching You Tube videos on electronics. The content the children were watching was not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the electronics were stored away and an activity was provided for the children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The activity plan posted in the afterschool room was not current. The activity plan was for the week of June 13,2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver caring for a group of children was missing training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Alphabetz Learning Center
Is Alphabetz Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 30, 2018.
When was Alphabetz Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alphabetz Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 15 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Alphabetz Learning Center care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Alphabetz Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alphabetz Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alphabetz Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 598-6907 to ask.
What is Alphabetz Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 598-6907.
Where is Alphabetz Learning Center?
239 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.