Graceday Village School
1040 Country Ln, Castroville, TX
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Little Genius Academy
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Little Genius Academy
Little Genius Academy is a licensed child care center in Lacoste, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 11, 2022, for up to 41 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 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.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 41 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Genius Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Medina County has a median price of $171 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$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Little Genius Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1729926
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- 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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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking documentation showing proof of high school diploma or its equivalent.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies were lacking the parent rights section.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
“The children's product certification was not certified or posted for the past year. This was corrected at inspection when the form was completed and posted in the parent binder.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date CPR certificates.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“2 out of 4 employee records reviewed had expired or out of date first aid certificates.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was no loose-fill for a structure that included a slide that was over 20 inches high but under 5ff tall.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Fire drills were not logged/documented for the months of June, July, August, or September 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“1 caregiver has online CPR and first aid training and is lacking current in person training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A five month old infant was allowed to sleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
Mar 2, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident report was signed by the parent however, the parent did not sign within the 48 hour time frame and the parent did not receive a copy of the report.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“Rather than redirecting the child a caregiver pulled a child across the floor approximately 8 feet by the child's ankles.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022
Feb 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Nap mats were not labeled to identify the child name or number.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
Jan 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instructions were not updated in the past month.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The van lacked a fire extingusher.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
“The operation lacked aa first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Genius Academy
Is Little Genius Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 11, 2022.
When was Little Genius Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Genius 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 Little Genius Academy care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Genius Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Genius 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 Little Genius Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 762-4020 to ask.
What is Little Genius Academy's phone number?
(830) 762-4020.
Where is Little Genius Academy?
11020 D'Hanis Ave, Lacoste, TX 78039.