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Maria Rios

Mission, TX 78574 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131
year first permitted
1998
Call (956) 583-0274

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About Maria Rios

Maria Rios is a home daycare in Mission, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 18, 1998), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Maria Rios has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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 Maria Rios

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1998
License number
#535459
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.3505(b) - Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children

      “Several boxes of ammunition were observed accessible next to a safe in one of the bedrooms in the home. Note: This was addressed with primary caregiver and the boxes of ammunition were stored in a separate safe during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025

  4. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The children's products certification was last updated on 3/30/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child's record did not have a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver did not have the required annual training topics for training period: 3/18/21-3/18/22. --Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and --Understanding early childhood brain development. -Emergency preparedness -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -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 hours of management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023

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 Maria Rios

Is Maria Rios licensed?

Yes. Maria Rios is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 18, 1998. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Maria Rios last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Maria Rios had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Maria Rios care for?

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

Does Maria Rios accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Maria Rios' hours?

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

How much does Maria Rios cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 583-0274 to ask.

What is Maria Rios' phone number?

(956) 583-0274.

Where is Maria Rios?

Mission, TX 78574. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).