Jamie Ann Vega
Alice, TX 78332 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Prodigy Child Academy
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Prodigy Child Academy
Prodigy Child Academy is a licensed child care center in Alice, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 5, 2013, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| 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
Prodigy Child Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jim Wells 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Prodigy Child Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1517482
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 19 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 3
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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- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 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 two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
- Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026
Show 14 earlier visits
- Jan 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
“Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
Aug 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Jul 28, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
“Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
“The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
Nov 1, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Feb 13, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
Nov 21, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2022
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Prodigy Child Academy
Is Prodigy Child Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 5, 2013.
When was Prodigy Child Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Prodigy Child Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 10 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Prodigy Child Academy care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Prodigy Child Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Prodigy Child Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Prodigy Child Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 668-1234 to ask.
What is Prodigy Child Academy's phone number?
(361) 668-1234.
Where is Prodigy Child Academy?
1005 1/2 E 6th St, Alice, TX 78332. The nearest other daycare we list is New Foundation Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.