Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2
11037 W Mile 7 Rd, Mission, TX
3.9· 15 reviews
Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus
Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 20, 2023, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 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 | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $133 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 Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1772977
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 14 visits
- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Child/caregiver ratios were not met in a pre-k classroom when a caregiver stepped out of the room to conduct diaper changes leaving a caregiver to supervise a group of 17 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 one caregiver may supervise is 15.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
“Parent Handbook was reviewed and the following information is missing: (13) How and when parents will be notified of policy changes. (22) Procedures for parents to review a copy of center's most recent CCR inspection report and how parents may access the minimum standards online.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
“Operation has not provided parents a written copy of the parent's rights.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to timely notify Childcare Regulation of an incident that took place at the operation that required medical attention. Note: This was corrected during investigation when operation provided the information required to complete a self-report.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not have prior background check eligibility notice for staff member / contractor that assisted and/or provided care to child during the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One out of ten staff training records reviewed is missing pediatric first aid / CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“One out of ten staff training records reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection. A second file was missing training certificate for training on communicable diseases. A third file is missing first aid / cpr training certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Daily schedule does not meet the 60min outdoor play and 90 min physical activity requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Show 4 earlier visits
May 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
“Operation does not have a designated outdoor area. An incomplete variance request was received on 05/18/2023, corrections / additional information were requested 5/18/2023, no corrections have been received.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“Operational policies are missing the criteria operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash cans in the restrooms and the designated diaper trash can have no lids. Operation staff submitted an order request for 5/6/2023 to headquarters but cans have not been delivered to operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
“Current operation's space does not allow for 60min of outdoor play. An incomplete variance request was received on 05/18/2023, corrections / additional information were requested 5/18/2023, no corrections have been received.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
May 5, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“Operational policies are missing the criteria operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“Children were participating in physical activity at the operation's gym, the gym has two fans and one of them was on and accessible to children. There are two wooden storage boxes without ventilation holes with an outdoor latch that could close and trap a child inside. The boxes are in the gym and accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash cans in the restrooms and the designated diaper trash can have no lids.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
“Children are participating in less than 30 minutes/day of outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“Operation has not conducted daily ground checks.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Three staff members have been present at operation and routinely caring for children without background check eligibility notice. Note: Background checks were requested during inspection and staff members were advised to not return to operation until background check eligibility is received.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Ten staff training records were reviewed. Certificates for management training for one staff member and certificates for a second staff member were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
“Operation doesn't have a designated outdoor area / playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The most recent Licensing form certifying that operation reviewed each of the bulletins and notices issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
Apr 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
“It was determined that Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus is operating without a permit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
Apr 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
“It was determined that Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus is operating without a permit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus
Is Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 20, 2023.
When was Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus' 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 Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 323-7469 to ask.
What is Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus' phone number?
(956) 323-7469.
Where is Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus?
10820 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX 78573. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2, 0.8 miles away.