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Einstein's Academy

2116 Oleander Dr, Mission, TX 785734.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
109
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2013

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About Einstein's Academy

Einstein's Academy is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 20, 2013, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
109 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity109 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Einstein'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.
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 Einstein's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
109 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1496184
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “The lighting in the infant room during naptime was not adequate as it did not allow proper visual supervision of children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

  3. Jun 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Two infants were left unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time in the infant room when the director supervising the group was observed walking in the hallway towards the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Several dead roaches were observed in an empty toddler room. Note: This addressed during the inspection and a caregiver swept the toddler room and removed the insects.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “An 8-month old infant was observed asleep for an undetermined amount of time in a swing during the naptime. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the infant was moved to their assigned crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “The lighting in the infant room and toddler room during naptime was not adequate as it did not allow proper visual supervision of all children in the group at all times.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “An 8-month old infant was observed asleep in a swing with a propped bottle. The bottle was propped with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors was not maintained. According to staff safety checks and a fire drill was practiced earlier this month. The last fire drill practice and safety checks documented on the Emergency Practices form 7263 was 3/9/2026. Note: This was corrected during inspection as the last fire drill practice and safety checks for this month were documented.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement

      “A group of school-aged children were observed resting on the floor of the front lobby area. The lobby area is not designated for children or licensed space.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A metal playhouse was observed with peeling paint in one of the outdoor playground areas.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      “A caregiver was observed feeding two toddlers from the same container of yogurt. Individual servings or containers of yogurt were not used for feeding the children. A caregiver in the infant room served children their snack on a bare table.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Screen time was provided for children in a toddler room during the afternoon snack time. A child under 24 months of age was also present iin the room. The children were watching music videos on a tablet.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  6. Aug 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Nine staff files were reviewed. One files is missing certification for management training courses and a second file is missing 4hrs of pre-service training and notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

  7. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a swing in the infant room (red room). *This was corrected at inspection when 3month old was removed from restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

      “2 play-yards were observed with a mat that had a large gap between the mat and the edge of the play-yard. 1 of the mats had a gap of 3inches. *This was corrected at inspection when the mat was snapped to the base of the play-yard.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      “18 Children were observed napping in the gray room with little to no space inbetween mats, room was also observed dark with limited walking visability. One caregiver was present.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

  9. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Prek play structure is surrounded by 3 inches of pea gravel and toddler play structure is surrounded by 4-5 inches of pea gravel.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “One out of ten children's files reviewed has a diagnosed food allergy and missing an emergency food allergy plan. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider confirmed child was withdrawn from operation and updated file.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Children's Products Certification was last signed on 07/2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and signed the certification.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

      “A child was admnistered 2mL of a medication, while dosing chart indicates 1.25mL should be administered based on the child's age.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement

      “One out of eight staff files reviewed has an invalid high school diploma. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider submitted a variance to allow caregiver time to complete GED.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four out of eight staff trainings records are missing certificates for trainings on the topics of Transportation, Communicable Diseases, Food Allergies and Medication Administration.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “As of 09/2022 operation removed the school-age room in the south building. Room is no longer designated for children. Note; This was corrected at inspection when provider agreed to remove room from licensed space and updating operation's total capacity.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 22, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “Operation consist of three separate building; there is a carbon monoxide detector in the building that has the kitchen, other building in use does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Operation has two play structure with a height of 20 inches, there is 2-5in of pea gravel surrounding the structures.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four out of five staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on hazardous materials, administering medications, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. One file is missing transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

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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Questions about Einstein's Academy

Is Einstein's Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 20, 2013.

When was Einstein's Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Einstein's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Einstein's Academy care for?

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

Does Einstein's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Einstein's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Einstein's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 458-1902 to ask.

What is Einstein's Academy's phone number?

(956) 458-1902.

Where is Einstein's Academy?

2116 Oleander Dr, Mission, TX 78573. The nearest other daycare we list is Honey's Little Bee's Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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