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Children's Education Station
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Children's Education Station
Children's Education Station is a licensed child care center in Penitas, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 18, 2018, for up to 190 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 190 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Education Station 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 Education Station
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1676219
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 19 visits
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
“29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Jun 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.205(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
Show 9 earlier visits
- Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
- Jan 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
Oct 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The health inspection report was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
Jan 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
Dec 14, 2021Visit2 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
Nov 29, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
Nov 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Education Station
Is Children's Education Station licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 18, 2018.
When was Children's Education Station last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Education Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Education Station care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Education Station accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Education Station's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Education Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 519-4140 to ask.
What is Children's Education Station's phone number?
(956) 519-4140.
Where is Children's Education Station?
1713 Diamond Ave, Penitas, TX 78576.