Graceday Village School
1040 Country Ln, Castroville, TX
2.8· 6 reviews
Growing Minds Early Educational Center
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Growing Minds Early Educational Center
Growing Minds Early Educational Center is a licensed child care center in Castroville, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 10, 2025, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
- 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growing Minds Early Educational Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Medina County has a median price of $171 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$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Growing Minds Early Educational Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1812620
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation changed space by renovating and removing a wall between a classroom and office as well as adding a half wall between the entrance and pre-k room. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of these changes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The operation combined two classrooms in which the youngest child and oldest child were more than 18 months apart in age. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the 15 month old was moved to the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
- Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising and they did not have a list available with the information to reference. This was corrected at inspection when a list with the children's names and birth dates was provided to the caregiver.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
“Three out of four play yards were not labeled for each infant. This was corrected at inspection when labels were made and added above each play yard.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(4) - Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
“The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee with a pending background check was present and providing care to children at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Minds Early Educational Center
Is Growing Minds Early Educational Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 10, 2025.
When was Growing Minds Early Educational Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Minds Early Educational Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Growing Minds Early Educational Center care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Growing Minds Early Educational Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Growing Minds Early Educational Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing Minds Early Educational Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 584-3331 to ask.
What is Growing Minds Early Educational Center's phone number?
(830) 584-3331.
Where is Growing Minds Early Educational Center?
2851 US Highway 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009. The nearest other daycare we list is Graceday Village School, 2.7 miles away.