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Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center

2313 Citrus Ln, Mission, TX 785745.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
31
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2025

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About Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center

Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 5, 2025, for up to 31 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Instituto Imaginari Childcare 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
31 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1826518
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “The activity plans posted in the infant room and toddler room were not current. The dates on the activity plans were for the week of May 31, 2026- June 06, 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

      “A caregiver's education documentation received from outside the United States was not translated into English.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  2. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policies did not inlcude information on Parent's rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “There was no storage space for each child's person belongings in the infant room, two toddler rooms, and pre-k room.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill surfacing material (pea gravel) was not at the proper depth of 6 inches for two rocking equipment in the outdoor playground . The depth of the loose-fill surfacing measured 3 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center

Is Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 5, 2025.

When was Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center care for?

31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 993-4650 to ask.

What is Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center's phone number?

(956) 993-4650.

Where is Instituto Imaginari Childcare Center?

2313 Citrus Ln, Mission, TX 78574. The nearest other daycare we list is Totally Kids Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).