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Kid's Cottage Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Kid's Cottage Child Development Center
Kid's Cottage Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 28, 2025, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entry
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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. It lists: 0 to 13 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | MindWorks Resources |
| Staff | Trained in first aid and emergency response protocols |
| Safety | Strict check-in/check-out procedures |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kid's Cottage Child Development 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.
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 Kid's Cottage Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1811063
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A Merry Go Cycle in the outdoor playground was missing a pedal. This posed as a safety hazard as the metal part of the pedal was exposed and accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the Merry Go Cycle was removed from the outdoor playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A caregiver's purse was observed on top of a children's shelf. This posed a safety hazard as the caregiver's purse was within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the purse was stored in an area out of children's reach.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“There were no activity plans posted in a toddler room and afterschool rooms. The activity plans posted in the infant room and pre-k room were not current.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“1 of 3 booster seats was expired in one of the transportation vehicles. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the expired booster seat was removed from the vehicle.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Two infants were combined with older children in a toddler room. There was more than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2025Inspection4 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
“A 4 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive d evice (swing) for an undetermined amount of time. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers during inspectoin and the infant was moved to their assigned crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“There was no additional employee present in the building during the naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was more than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child in a group when an infant was combined with older children. The infant was 14 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 10 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Upon arrival to the operation a group of children of varying ages including a 14 month old infant were observed watching a movie during the naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A hole was observed on a wall leading to a toddler room. A door to a storage area was broken off in the outdoor playground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Three infants were left unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time when the caregiver in charge of the group of children was observed in the office area with two other employees upon CCR s arrival to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Kid's Cottage Child Development Center
Is Kid's Cottage Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 28, 2025.
When was Kid's Cottage Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kid's Cottage Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Kid's Cottage Child Development Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kid's Cottage Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kid's Cottage Child Development Center'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 Kid's Cottage Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 205-2026 to ask.
What is Kid's Cottage Child Development Center's phone number?
(956) 205-2026.
Where is Kid's Cottage Child Development Center?
2310 N Holland Ave, Mission, TX 78574. The nearest other daycare we list is Masterpiece Christian Academy, 0.5 miles away.