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Mario Ramirez Child Development Center

207 W Pundt, Orange Grove, TX 78372
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$140
year first permitted
1994

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About Mario Ramirez Child Development Center

Mario Ramirez Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Orange Grove, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 1994, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mario Ramirez Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Jim Wells County has a median price of $140 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.
Jim Wells County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Mario Ramirez Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1994
License number
#507320- 9871
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

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See all 10 visits
  1. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she picked up child by the arm. It resulted in the child to sustain a mild bowing of the left radius in the forearm.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

  5. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Three out of three employee records monitored do not have the annual training required for hazardous material, building safety, and communicable diseases.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

  6. May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Of the two Admission Forms reviewed, one did not have the Date of Admission recorded for the student. This was corrected during the inspection when brought to the director attention. The director recorded the date of admission on the Admission form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

      “Post in the swing play area are not marked to show the proper loose fill depth. Post in the play scape area are not marked to show the proper loose fill depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Loose fill in the area of the play scape is not at the proper depth of 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

  8. Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed two missing tiles on the kitchen ceiling. Water could be heard and was observed leaking from the ceiling. The missing tiles pose a hazard to the children and caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Of the four children files reviewed, two did not have the Date of Admission written on the Admission form. This was corrected during the Inspection when the Director wrote the Admission Date on the Admission Form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Mario Ramirez Child Development Center

Is Mario Ramirez Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 1994.

When was Mario Ramirez Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mario Ramirez Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Mario Ramirez Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Mario Ramirez Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mario Ramirez Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mario Ramirez Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 336-0139 to ask.

What is Mario Ramirez Child Development Center's phone number?

(361) 336-0139.

Where is Mario Ramirez Child Development Center?

207 W Pundt, Orange Grove, TX 78372. The nearest other daycare we list is OG Kidzone I, II & III, 0.1 miles away.

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