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Brownsville, TX 78520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Imagination Station Academy 5
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Imagination Station Academy 5
Imagination Station Academy 5 is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 20, 2021, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Imagination Station Academy 5 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Imagination Station Academy 5
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1718709
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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See all 22 visits
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver pulled a child by the arm while leading him to time out.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“A child was placed on time out for more than the allowed 2 minutes for his age.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed on her phone and using air pods instead of attending to the children under her care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
“Based on the information gained during the investigation, the center did not use a written list of all children on the field trip. The shirts worn by the children did not include the daycare's phone number.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
“The center failed to serve water to one child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Imagination Station Academy 5
Is Imagination Station Academy 5 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 20, 2021.
When was Imagination Station Academy 5 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Imagination Station Academy 5 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Station Academy 5 care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Imagination Station Academy 5 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Imagination Station Academy 5's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Imagination Station Academy 5 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 545-0066 to ask.
What is Imagination Station Academy 5's phone number?
(956) 545-0066.
Where is Imagination Station Academy 5?
3260 Galeno Xing Ste I, Brownsville, TX 78526. The nearest other daycare we list is A World of Adventures Academy, 0.3 miles away.