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Edinburg, TX 78539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Children's Academy
Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 2018, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 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 | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's 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 Children's Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1665330
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“A caregiver in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Training records were not available for a caregiver hired on 12/12/ 22.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“The training records for a caregiver hired on 1/10/23 were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for a child being transported was not in vehicle used for transportation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as forms were added to transportation binder in vehicle.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Academy
Is Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 2018.
When was Children's Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Children's Academy care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 316-4688 to ask.
What is Children's Academy's phone number?
(956) 316-4688.
Where is Children's Academy?
400 E Cano St, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Melissa's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.