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Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy

516 E Saint Marys St, Mathis, TX 78368
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2014

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About Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy

Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy is a licensed child care center in Mathis, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 28, 2014, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Patricio County has a median price of $153 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.
San Patricio 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 Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1546543- 9871
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

  3. May 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

  4. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

  6. Dec 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

  4. Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2023

  6. Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 26, 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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FAQ

Questions about Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy

Is Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 28, 2014.

When was Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy care for?

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

Does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy'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 Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 562-6919 to ask.

What is Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy's phone number?

(361) 562-6919.

Where is Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy?

516 E Saint Marys St, Mathis, TX 78368. The nearest other daycare we list is Chutes and Boots Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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