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Building My Future Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Building My Future Academy
Building My Future Academy is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 27, 2020, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building My Future Academy 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 Building My Future Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1704201
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A spring rider was installed on regular turf. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the springs converting it into a pretend play structure.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Child/Caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included a 14 month old infant. There were 17 children with 1 caregiver with a Specified Age Group of 3 years old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Infant was moved to the infant classroom and Child/Caregiver ratio was met.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual without an active background check was observed counted in child/caregiver ratio during inspection. Individual had worked at the operation before but was inactivated. NOTE: Individual left the premises during inspection. Background check was ran.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
Aug 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The following three trainings were not available for Director for training year May 2021 to May 2022: - Administering medication. - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. - 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. - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“Children's products certification was not completed timely. Last certification was completed on 5/27/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Building My Future Academy
Is Building My Future Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 27, 2020.
When was Building My Future Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building My Future Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Building My Future Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building My Future Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building My Future Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building My Future Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 800-4888 to ask.
What is Building My Future Academy's phone number?
(956) 800-4888.
Where is Building My Future Academy?
2000 S McColl Rd Ste Q, McAllen, TX 78503. The nearest other daycare we list is Little One's Discovery Center II, 0.7 miles away.