Maria Villatoro-Ventura
Mexia, TX 76667 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Grandmas Academy
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Grandmas Academy
Grandmas Academy is a licensed child care center in Mexia, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 7, 2025, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 11 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grandmas Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Limestone County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Grandmas Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1806657
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Food and nutrition 5
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Two of the children in care were not enrolled and did not have any admission information on file. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were picked up and the director informed me that they wouldn't be returning.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One of the infant caregivers stepped out of the infant room, leaving one caregiver with eight infants. The infant group had a specified age of 12-17 months and could only have five infants with one caregiver in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation expanded the infant room and did not notify Child Care Regulation prior to using the expanded space. This was corrected during the inspection when the space was inspected and measured.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“There were 28 children in care when the center's licensed capacity is 26. This was corrected during the inspection when two children were picked up by a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Infants in the infant room were watching a television show on a caregiver's phone. This was corrected during the inspection when the show was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver had seven infants ages 4-15 months, and another caregiver had 19 children ages 2-3 years old. Both classes were placed into ratio when additional caregivers joined the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated they had 18 children when they had 19 children in their group. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed that they had 19 children in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bottle of disinfectant wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the disinfectant wipes were moved out of reach.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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
“While a caregiver was changing a diaper, a walking infant walked out of the infant room and was unsupervised briefly until the Child Care Regulation inspector brought the child back into the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was taken from the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver was missing 12.5 hours of their 24 hours of annual training, including training on emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, medication administration, preventing allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record and a health statement, and another child needed a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
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
“Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncers in their play yards. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the bouncers and placed in their bare play yards.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product certification form was last signed in November 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when the director signed a new children's product certification form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants had feeding instructions that were not dated, and one had instructions that were last updated in January.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver had six infants with a specified age of 0-11 months. A 0-11 month group should only have four infants to one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver joined the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation started using the kitchen or infants to eat lunch in without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when the room was inspected and measured.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that infants can't sleep with bottles and the bottle was removed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
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
“During the inspection, two caregivers stepped out of their classrooms to open the front door or get supplies, leaving the children in the room unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers returned to their rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's last fire inspection was completed on 8/27/24.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation had started using the porch, sanctuary, and church nursery without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when Child Care Regulation was notified that the spaces were being used for children and the spaces were measured.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“During the inspection, the seven children in care were separated into different rooms with only one caregiver going between rooms to watch them. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were all combined into one room so that the caregiver could maintain supervision of all children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“An infant who was still on formula did not have written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The menu that was posted was for the previous month.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
Show 2 earlier visits
Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The dates that the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were tested had not been recorded. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner recorded the dates that the equipment was lasted tested.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent inspection letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the inspection letter was printed out and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a signed children product certification form. This was corrected during when the owner confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Several outlets did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Grandmas Academy
Is Grandmas Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 7, 2025.
When was Grandmas Academy 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 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grandmas Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 11 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Grandmas Academy care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grandmas Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grandmas Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grandmas Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 424-2500 to ask.
What is Grandmas Academy's phone number?
(254) 424-2500.
Where is Grandmas Academy?
140A FM 2838, Mexia, TX 76667.