Innovative Child Development Center
7600 N 29th St, Mcallen, TX
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Kids Being Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Kids Being Kids Academy
Kids Being Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 2014, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Being Kids 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 Kids Being Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1527477
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The infant room was observed with 21 children. The youngest child was 7 months and the oldest was 4 years old. The operation had more than 12 children in care. *3 children ages 7m, 9m and 18m remained in the infant room with 1 caregiver. All other children were moved to the pre-k room with 2 caregivers*”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Jul 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver providing care for children 24 months and younger is missing training in SIDS, Brain Development and SBS.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 6 childrens records reviewed is missing immunizations records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“An infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. Note: The infant was later placed in their assigned crib/play pen.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five caregivers did not have the following required annual training topics: (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (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”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The monthly fire drills have not been documented.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The hallway leading to a classroom has a loose closet door that presents a safety concern in the event of a fall.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The infant daily report was missing the following sections: Mood and Activities.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Sep 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(f)(2) - Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
“Director did not have the 3 hours of training on management.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
Aug 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training certificates were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Two translated education documents for two caregivers did not indicate the equivalency of education in the U.S.A.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a loose section of the bottom moulding trim in the infant room which created a small opening on the wall. There were water stains on the ceiling on one of the classrooms used by the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
- Sep 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have the following required annual training topics: -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction -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”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was trashcan without a lid in a classroom and the trash was accessible to the children in care. There were 4 tricycles with chipped paint and other bicycles with missing the rubber handle grips. There were purses accessible to the children in the classroom. Note: Purses were moved out of reach of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Five caregivers did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
- Sep 28, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Being Kids Academy
Is Kids Being Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 2014.
When was Kids Being Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Being Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 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 Kids Being Kids Academy care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Being Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Being Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Being Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 495-6114 to ask.
What is Kids Being Kids Academy's phone number?
(956) 495-6114.
Where is Kids Being Kids Academy?
1521 Trenton Rd, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is McAllen Learning Center & Daycare, 0.6 miles away.