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Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I

1337 E Palma Vista Dr Ste C, Palmview, TX 78572
licensed capacity
112
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024
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About Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I

Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I is a licensed child care center in Palmview, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 5, 2024, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
112 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1792591
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; and (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “There was no storage available for children in two toddler rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

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 Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I

Is Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 5, 2024.

When was Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 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 Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I care for?

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

Does Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 205-2500 to ask.

What is Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I's phone number?

(956) 205-2500.

Where is Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I?

1337 E Palma Vista Dr Ste C, Palmview, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Texans Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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