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Childrens Imagination Academy

1036 E Goodwin Rd, Palmview, TX 785743.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024

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About Childrens Imagination Academy

Childrens Imagination Academy is a licensed child care center in Palmview, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 1, 2024, for up to 65 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Imagination 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Childrens Imagination Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1789478
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jun 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “1 of 6 children's immunization records reviewed were not current. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026

  2. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Three fire extinguishers were not serviced. The service date on the tags were September 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(c)(1)(B) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes renewal date and expiration date

      “The director's certiface for training received on pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking and pediatric CPR did not include the expiration or renewal date of the training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “1of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with tears. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and hard to clean. Note: The director replaced the diaper changing mat during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “There was an 18 month age difference when infants were combined with older children during the lunch meal. The youngest child in the group was 16 months old and the oldest child in the group was 8 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

  4. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “An infant 10 months of age was observed asleep in a crib with a blanket. Note: This was addressed during the inspection and caregiver removed the blanket..”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

  6. Jun 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The infant feeding instructions for two infants was not updated within 30 days from the last date completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood

      “The infant daily report being shared with the parents is missing the mood and activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.

      “The foreign education for a caregiver was not translated in English.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

  7. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The outdoor area was observed with the fence loose in several bottom areas. There are red ants in the outdoor play area. There are several floor areas uneven which pose a tripping hazard. Two classrooms were observed with dust and debris on the ceiling panel.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024

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 Childrens Imagination Academy

Is Childrens Imagination Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 1, 2024.

When was Childrens Imagination Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Imagination Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Childrens Imagination Academy care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Childrens Imagination Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Childrens Imagination Academy'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 Childrens Imagination Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 205-2765 to ask.

What is Childrens Imagination Academy's phone number?

(956) 205-2765.

Where is Childrens Imagination Academy?

1036 E Goodwin Rd, Palmview, TX 78574. The nearest other daycare we list is Palmview Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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