Saabant Learning Institute
211 S Mayberry Rd, Mission, TX
Castro Head Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Castro Head Start Academy
Castro Head Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 7, 2026, for up to 88 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Castro Head Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $133 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 Castro Head Start Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1837480
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Castro Head Start Academy
Is Castro Head Start Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 7, 2026.
When was Castro Head Start Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Castro Head Start Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Castro Head Start Academy care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Castro Head Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Castro Head Start Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Castro Head Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 323-6950 to ask.
What is Castro Head Start Academy's phone number?
(956) 323-6950.
Where is Castro Head Start Academy?
200 S Mayberry Rd, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Saabant Learning Institute, 0.1 miles away.