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Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2

11037 W Mile 7 Rd, Mission, TX 785733.9· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2011

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About Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2

Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 18, 2011, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (after school pickup for some schools)
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 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.
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 Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1273286
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Transportation 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “1 of 3 transportation vehicles had a torn seat with exposed interior material (foam). Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the torn area of the seat was sewn.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “A caregiver was missing annual trianing for training year 1/20/2025 - 1/19/2026 on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3) 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 (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “The fire extinguisher in 1 of 3 transportation vehicles was stored in the vehilcles trunk.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “A list of a child's food allergies was not posted in the room where the child may spend time and kitchen. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection as a list of a child's food allergies was created and posted in the required room/areas of the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The first-aid kits in two transportation vehicles were incomplete. The items missing were tweezers, and Waterproof, disposable gloves. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection as the missing items were obtained and placed in the first-aid kits.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “A play yard being used by an infant did not have a fitted sheet on the mattress.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy that has been diagnosed by a health-care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

  3. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver pulled a toy out of a child's hands without providing positive discipline / guidance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

  6. Mar 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits

      “Operational policies reviewed and the following information is missing: 18(a) Physical / outdoor activity benefits 18(c) Type of physical activity 18(d) Setting for physical activity 18(f) Extreme weather criteria 30 Inclusive Care policy”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One out of seven children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2024

  7. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “Emergency plan is incomplete and missing specific steps for lock down . severe weather and evacuation procedures.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap

      “Operation has three structures in the playground: structure with slide, multi-person spring rider and stationary car. Use zones for structures overlap and do not meet the required 6ft for each of the structures. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the structure with slide and stationary car.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      “A child did not have an individual / designated napping mat. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a mat was designated and labeled for the child.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs

      “Potty chair was not sanitized after a child used it. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this was brought to provider's attention and the potty was sanitized.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “Menu posted did not match the food items served during breakfast and lunch.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo 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 Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2

Is Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 18, 2011.

When was Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 care for?

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

Does Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2's hours?

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

How much does Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 580-1030 to ask.

What is Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2's phone number?

(956) 580-1030.

Where is Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2?

11037 W Mile 7 Rd, Mission, TX 78573. The nearest other daycare we list is Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus, 0.8 miles away.

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