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3409 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX
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Miniminds Learning Center II
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Miniminds Learning Center II
Miniminds Learning Center II is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 22, 2016, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Miniminds Learning Center II 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Miniminds Learning Center II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1608977
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Transportation 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a child safety alarm. The vehicle was purchased/leased after December 31, 2013, and is designated to seat eight or more people.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“A CPR/First aid training was not available for review. Director could not find the training in the office.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“A transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There was no Emergency Medical Information, parent's name, telephone numbers and emergency telephone for a child being transported from school to the operation. Correction at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation binder.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The Infant Daily Report is missing the Infant's Mood and Summary of Activities.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with two exposed nails.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Two children were observed not securely fastened in their highchairs, as they were only restrained by a single leg.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with overgrown weeds and an exposed nail.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was witnessed yelling at the children and forcibly managing their physical placement to ensure they occupied their seats.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“Caregivers are not consistently facilitating outdoor play for the children on a daily basis.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
“Three caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: -Child maltreatment (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Three infants were not strapped in their highchairs. Corrected at Inspection: The infants were immediately strapped during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a gap on the bottom of the wooden fence because it was missing a horizontal wooden panel. There were exposed nails on the wooden fence which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There were no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for two children who are transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The forms were placed in the transportation binder.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The caregiver was advised to direct the child to wash their hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The fire inspection report was not available for review. Staff training records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions for 2 infants have not been updated. Feeding instructions for 1 infant was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“Operation did not have a plan to handle transportation emergencies.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
Show 14 earlier visits
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver was observed not washing her hands after changing children's diapers.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Children's hands were not washed after diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“No drinking water was available for toddler and school-age children during mealtime and during active play.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“Classroom was observed to not have enough toys for all of the children. Children were observed fighting with each other for toys.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Two classrooms did not have an activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“Two-month-old infant was observed swaddled in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“Childrens product certification was last completed on 1/10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A caregiver left three children unattended in the after school room when the caregiver stepped out of the room to take a child to the toddler room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Two school aged children in the afterschool room were observed watching photos and videos on a cell phone. The television in the afterschool room was on playing a cartoon not related to the planned activities. The cartoon playing on the television was (Masha and the Bear).”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
Oct 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not notify child care regulation after learning about a child being injured while in care and requiring medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation, two caregivers have yelled at children in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
- Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“One infant was observed in the same group of children as an 11 year old child. In another classroom, a 20-month-old was observed in the same group as a 1-month-old infant. 18-month difference was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient in the infant classroom by 1 child. There were 2 caregivers with 11 children ages 1 month to 20 months old. Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected by the oldest child being moved to another group. Child/Caregiver Ratio was met.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 6-month-old infant had a blanket inside their crib during nap time. Infant was awake. NOTE: The blanket was removed by caregiver upon my arrival to the room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023
Jun 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Notarized Affidavit for two caregivers were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Two infants were observed in the same group of children as a four year old child. 18-month different was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“Two activity plans posted in two classrooms in use were not dated.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A new caregiver having unsupervised access to children in care did not have First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
- Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“An infant was observed watching a music video on a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Tablet was put away by caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Documentation of Pre-service training completion was not available for review for an employee counted in child/caregiver ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“First aid training for infant caregiver was not completed prior to unsupervised access to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drill documentation for the months of June and July 2022 showed that the exit from the building was in over three minutes. Seven and six minutes respectively.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“2 out of 4 child records reviewed were missing updated Immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Miniminds Learning Center II
Is Miniminds Learning Center II licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 22, 2016.
When was Miniminds Learning Center II last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Miniminds Learning Center II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Miniminds Learning Center II care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Miniminds Learning Center II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Miniminds Learning Center II's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Miniminds Learning Center II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 259-8035 to ask.
What is Miniminds Learning Center II's phone number?
(956) 259-8035.
Where is Miniminds Learning Center II?
2734 Hedfelt Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Abundant Grace Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.