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Mission, TX 78573 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Inspired Learning Education Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 3, 2024, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Inspired Learning Education 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).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
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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746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was more than an 18 month difference when three infants were combined with older children in a toddler room during naptime. The youngest child in the group was 12 months old and the oldest child in the group was 12 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“There was no record available for review for two children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“The caregiver assigned to supervise a group of children in the toddler room was temporarily absent due to a restroom break resulting in leaving the children unsupervised during their naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“A caregiver supervising a group of children was missing 16 clock hours of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The training certificate available for review had a date of completion of April 16, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“3 of 4 staff records reviewed were missing the date of employment. 1 of 4 staff records reviewed was missig the follwing informaiton: (1) The Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912), (2) A notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation (Form 2985), (3) A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s:(A)Operational policies; and (B)Personnel policies. and (4) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Four floor mats being used by children during naptime had torn plastic and the interior foam exposed. This prevented the mats from being waterproof or washable.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director was missing annual traiing on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
“The children's sign-in and sing-out log was not maintained as a total of 13 children were present and only 12 children were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director updated the children's sign-in and out log.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill and CO detector / fire extinguisher checks were conducted on 08/2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed a CO detector / fire extinguisher checks and a fire drill. Checks and drill were documented under the Emergency Practices Form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Two out of the six napping mats being used were not labeled. Two mats labeled by number did not match the assignment list posted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“Food items served for lunch did not match the menu posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updated the menu.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two out of three staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (Form 2985).”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Water was not available nor served during PM snack and outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“Sanitation / Health Inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 3, 2024.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 713-1520 to ask.
(956) 713-1520.
4510 N Inspiration Rd, Mission, TX 78573.