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Mission, TX 78574 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Imagination Express Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 116
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Imagination Express Learning Center
Imagination Express Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Palmview, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 1, 2009, for up to 116 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Imagination Express Learning Center 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.
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 Imagination Express Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #963026
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include the procedures how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; and the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center that will be used as needed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.3317(4) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Discard Single-Service Items
“Single-use disposable foam cups were labeled with each child's name in the afterschool room. According to the caregiver the children reuse the same disposable cup through out the day. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the labeled foam cups were discarded.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after conducting a diaper change in the toddler room. Note: This was addressed during the inspection and the caregiver washed their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after a diaper change in the toddler room. Note:This was addressed during inspection and the child's hands were washed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden fence in the outdoor playground was observed with peeling paint and a broken picket. Brush was observed growing through and over a metal fence from the neighboring property into the outdoor playground. This posed a safety hazard as the brush was accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“1 of 6 personnel records reviewed was missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Brush was observed growing through and over a metal fence from the neighboring property in the school-aged children's outdoor playground. This posed a safety hazard as the brush was accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
“The operational policies reviewed did not include the following information: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a broken tree branch at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“There was no gas leak inspection conducted for the child care operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm in one transportation vehicle was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The vent in two classrooms was observed with dust and debris. Corrected at Inspection: The vents were cleaned during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Feb 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“An infant was asleep facing down in the play yard.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
- Feb 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was a 5- gallon bucket full of water outside the door of the Infant room in the playground area. Note: The bucket was emptied and removed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director did not have a current Transportation Training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021
Nov 9, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“An employee record did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the education requirements. Corrected at Inspection: The employee will not working as a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The wooden garden borders were damage exposing the nails on the connection corners. There was garden shovel accessible to the children during outdoor play. There was a bench with chipped paint at the school age playground area. There were two pieces of broken metal pole which pose a risk for the children during outdoor play. There was a wooden bridge and play structure with chipped paint at the toddler/infant outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Trainings hours for two employees were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was last serviced on March 2020. One of the transportation vehicles was observed with used faced mask and candy wrappers on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The trash from the transportation vehicle was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm for a transportation vehicle was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill surfacing, pea gravel, for two play structures was not at the required depth.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Imagination Express Learning Center
Is Imagination Express Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 1, 2009.
When was Imagination Express Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Imagination Express Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Imagination Express Learning Center care for?
116, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Imagination Express Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Imagination Express Learning Center'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 Imagination Express Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 581-1956 to ask.
What is Imagination Express Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 581-1956.
Where is Imagination Express Learning Center?
504 Palmview Commercial Dr, Palmview, TX 78574.