Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin
1806 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX
Kiddie Academy
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 1, 2017, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSecure entryOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion |
| Curriculum | Life Essentials |
| Staff | All Kiddie Academy educators must meet or exceed the state requirements for child care providers |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures, Outdoor playground |
| Languages | Language spoken |
| Licensed capacity | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie 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.
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 Kiddie Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1644124
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Graham crackers and water were served during PM snack. Snack is missing a food group.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One out of ten staff files reviewed has an expired first aid / cpr training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Ten staff files were reviewed. Three staff files with foreign education are missing translation / equivalence. Staff training files for six staff members are missing certificates. One file is missing start date and orientation statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Administering medication, (2) 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 (3) 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 Oct 17, 2024
- Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1). Hearing and vision screening requirements (2). (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (3). The Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (4). ) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (5). provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care; and (6). Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“A caregiver did not have documentation showing how the caregiver meets the minimum education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Animal feces was observed in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the animal feces was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver was missing 10 hours of annual training for training year 3/19/2022 -3/18/2023. A second caregiver was missing 3 hours of annual training for training year 9/15/2022 - 9/14/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Aug 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“Two caregivers did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose in both toddler rooms. Note: This was addressed with the staff during the inspection and staff proceeded to wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“There was no carbon monoxide detector at the center.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver with was missing annual training for training year 3/19/2021 - 3/18/2022 on the following topics: (1) 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 (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials A second caregiver was missing 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 10/23/2021 - 10/22/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“A caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“A wall in a perk rom and in the outdoor playground were observed with peeling paint in an area accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2022
Nov 2, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver was missing training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2021
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Two walls in a toddler room were not maintained as chipping paint was observed accessible to children. A 1 inch wide hole on a wall was also observed in the same room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy
Is Kiddie Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 1, 2017.
When was Kiddie Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 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 Kiddie Academy care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kiddie Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 271-4807 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy's phone number?
(956) 271-4807.
Where is Kiddie Academy?
1814 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin, under 0.1 miles away.