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AVANCE Zapata South Elementary

500 Delmar St, Zapata, TX 78076
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$117
year first permitted
2022
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About AVANCE Zapata South Elementary

AVANCE Zapata South Elementary is a licensed child care center in Zapata, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 8, 2022, for up to 34 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AVANCE Zapata South Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Zapata County has a median price of $117 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.
Zapata County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$126
Home daycare$115

Toddler

Center$119
Home daycare$111

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$105

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 AVANCE Zapata South Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1728140
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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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  1. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The toilet seat in the children's restroom was broken.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

      “The childcare operation lacks a key/key code for building access during outdoor activities which poses a significant safety risk for children in the event of an emergency.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

  5. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

      “Children were observed out of control in the classroom. The children were running around in the classroom. There was a child that fell from the chair.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

  9. Oct 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “A caregiver did not have a CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

  3. Dec 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A fire drill was not conducted for the month of November 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021

  4. Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo 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 AVANCE Zapata South Elementary

Is AVANCE Zapata South Elementary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 8, 2022.

When was AVANCE Zapata South Elementary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AVANCE Zapata South Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 AVANCE Zapata South Elementary care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does AVANCE Zapata South Elementary accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are AVANCE Zapata South Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AVANCE Zapata South Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 550-8533 to ask.

What is AVANCE Zapata South Elementary's phone number?

(210) 550-8533.

Where is AVANCE Zapata South Elementary?

500 Delmar St, Zapata, TX 78076. The nearest other daycare we list is The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

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