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Kidcellence Learning Academy

801 W 2nd St, Mercedes, TX 78570
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024
Call (956) 294-1145Directions

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About Kidcellence Learning Academy

Kidcellence Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Mercedes, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 12, 2024, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kidcellence Learning Academy 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 Kidcellence Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1791641
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Proof of education was not available for a caregiver during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “An affidavit of employment was not available for review during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “Two children's files were missing required health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025

  5. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Kidcellence Learning Academy

Is Kidcellence Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 12, 2024.

When was Kidcellence Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidcellence Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kidcellence Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Kidcellence Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kidcellence Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kidcellence Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 294-1145 to ask.

What is Kidcellence Learning Academy's phone number?

(956) 294-1145.

Where is Kidcellence Learning Academy?

801 W 2nd St, Mercedes, TX 78570. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Steps 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).