Shine Bright Academy
1104 E Kika De La Garza St, Mission, TX
Mission Early Head Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 111
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 1993
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About
About Mission Early Head Start Academy
Mission Early Head Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 1993, for up to 111 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 111 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 111 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mission Early Head Start Academy 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 Mission Early Head Start Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 111 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Permit issued
- 1993
- License number
- #416341- 5371
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“There were no documented fire extinguishers / CO detector checks available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and documented a CO detector and fire extinguisher check.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“One of the board of the fence is loose.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Sep 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Trash was observed in the outdoor playround. Papers, wrappers, and a plastic sandwich bag were observed, this posed a hazard as the trash was accesible to chldren. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash was picked up.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training records for three staff were not available for review at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection was not current. The last fire insepction was conducted on 9/07/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“Emergency exits to the gates in the outdoor playground were observed with locks. Caregivers who were in the outdoor playground with children did not know the code to the locks.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Several mats where children were sleeping on were not maintained in four different classrooms. The mats were observed torn exposing the mat's foam.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in the children's restrooms. This was observed in 5 of 6 classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed caring for a group of 16 children. The specified age of the children in the group was 3 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children 3 years of age a caregiver may supervise is 15. The group was out of ratio by one child. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the classroom during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“There was no safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors for the months of August, September, and October 2021. The only documentation available was for fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
“Transportation services were being offered prior to notifying child care regulation in writing. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a written notification was provided.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Mission Early Head Start Academy
Is Mission Early Head Start Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 2, 1993.
When was Mission Early Head Start 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 Mission Early Head Start Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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 Mission Early Head Start Academy care for?
111, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Does Mission Early Head Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mission Early Head Start Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mission Early Head Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 581-3635 to ask.
What is Mission Early Head Start Academy's phone number?
(956) 581-3635.
Where is Mission Early Head Start Academy?
1105 E 8th St, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Shine Bright Academy, 0.3 miles away.