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Creative Kidz Day Care Center II

1200 S Rio Rico Rd, Mercedes, TX 785704.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2003

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About

About Creative Kidz Day Care Center II

Creative Kidz Day Care Center II is a licensed child care center in Mercedes, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 2003, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
73 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity73 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Kidz Day Care Center II 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 Creative Kidz Day Care Center II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#822717
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 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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  1. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Creative Kidz Day Care Center II

Is Creative Kidz Day Care Center II licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 2003.

When was Creative Kidz Day Care Center II last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kidz Day Care Center II had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 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 Creative Kidz Day Care Center II care for?

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

Does Creative Kidz Day Care Center II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Kidz Day Care Center II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Kidz Day Care Center II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 514-2555 to ask.

What is Creative Kidz Day Care Center II's phone number?

(956) 514-2555.

Where is Creative Kidz Day Care Center II?

1200 S Rio Rico Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570. The nearest other daycare we list is Valley Oak Tree No.1, 0.8 miles away.

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