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Handprints Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 1993
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About
About Handprints Playschool
Handprints Playschool is a licensed group home daycare in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 8, 1993, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Handprints Playschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Handprints Playschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1993
- License number
- #416056
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher in the home was not currently serviced. The last service date on the fir extinguisher tag is January 2018.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“There was no safety documentation available for reivew for emergency drills, fire extinguishers checks, smoke detectors checks, and carbon monoxide checks. The emergency practices form avaiaoble for review was for emergency drills conducted in April 2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
May 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent Rights. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a copy of Prent Rights Form 2987 was shared and added to the operational policies.”
Corrected during the visit
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The director and assistant caregiver had expired training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking; and Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The expiration date on the training certificates available for review was 4/18/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During inspection, animal droppings were observed in the playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the droppings.”
Corrected during the visit
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“Written lesson plans for the week were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
Jun 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Four children's records reviewed, one file is missing food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operational policies were reviewed, the following information is missing: Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“Two staff records were reviewed and are missing 7-8 hours of annual training, including the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Disease”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
- Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“Health statement for lamb at the operation is missing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Out in the playground: grass is overgrown, animal feces were observed and there are household items and garbage accessible to children including exercise weight equipment, a shovel, empty boxes and buckets.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
“Smoke Detector at the operation was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider replaced the batteries and tested the smoke detector.”
Corrected during the visit
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2022
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Inside the operation: toys and children's items are disorganized, there is a fan and chipping paint in the infant area.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Handprints Playschool
Is Handprints Playschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 1993.
When was Handprints Playschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Handprints Playschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Handprints Playschool care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Handprints Playschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Handprints Playschool'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 Handprints Playschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 240-5123 to ask.
What is Handprints Playschool's phone number?
(956) 240-5123.
Where is Handprints Playschool?
Mission, TX 78573. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.