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Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin
Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 29, 2021, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
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
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| 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 | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin 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 Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1723734
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out of six children's files reviewed are missing up-to-date immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection and instructions for another child were last reviewed on 04/04/2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2025
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
“A person in charge was not designed during director's absence.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
Jun 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The emergency practiices form was not maintained. Safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector checks was not available for the months of January to May 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 4/21/2023-4/20/2024: (1) Emergency preparedness; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bucket of water in the hallway which was across two classrooms used by the children. Note: The bucket of water was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants were not securely strapped on their chairs on elevated table. Note: The infant were strapped during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“A caregiver failed to properly supervise the children during naptime preparations which resulted in a child sustaining a forehead injury on two consecutive occasions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Apr 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was no background check available for an employee present at the operation who had direct contact with children in care. Note: The employee left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“2 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's products certification form used to indicate that the center has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not current. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the form was updated and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“A caregiver caring for a group of children in the outdoor playground did not have the key to the locked exit gate. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and person in charge. During the inspection a different group of children were observed in the outdoor playground and the caregiver had the key to the gate with her.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Nails were exposed inside a children's play house in the outdoor playground. The sharp point of the nails were along the top area inside the playhouse and posed a safety hazard for children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the insepction as the exposed nails were hammered flat into the wall of the play house.”
Corrected during the visit
May 6, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that there was more than an 18 month difference when three infants were combined with older children. The oldest child in the group was 8 years old and the youngest infant was between 0-11 months of age.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver picked up a child by the wrists causing the child to sustain an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The lighting in the infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the room. Note: The hallway light was turned on to allow more lighting in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Ratios were not met in the infant room when a caregiver was caring for 6 infants during naptime. The specified age of the children in the group was between 12-17 months. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise when the specified age of the children in the group is 12-17 months is 5. The group was out of ratio by one child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no feeding instructions available for review for 2 infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contact's address, the child's immunization record, and a statement of the child s special care needs. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing information was obtained and placed in the child's file.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin
Is Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 29, 2021.
When was Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 271-4260 to ask.
What is Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin's phone number?
(956) 271-4260.
Where is Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin?
1806 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy, under 0.1 miles away.