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The Edutainment Zone 5

6580 Rio Panico Ste 2, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
licensed capacity
112
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024

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About

About The Edutainment Zone 5

The Edutainment Zone 5 is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 10, 2024, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 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

Monday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
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
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Edutainment Zone 5 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Starr 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.
Starr 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 The Edutainment Zone 5

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
#1791316
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 10 visits
  1. May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Vents in the projector room were observed covered in dust and debris. A ceiling tile in the corner of the projector room was observed dark in color. Sticky fibers were observed along the top corners of the ceiling. Non-living insects were observed on the floor throughout the after school, infant room and soft play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  2. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “10 out of 10 children's records were reviewed and missing the following: 1) Home address, Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Health provider statement. 2) Emergency contact address, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Health provider statement. 3) Home address, admission date, parent's names and address, parents phone numbers, Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, release information, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement. 4) Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Health provider statement. 5) Field trip permission 6) Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Immunization information. 7) Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Health provider statement. 8) Date of birth, Home address, parents name and phone numbers, Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, release information, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Health provider statement, immunization information. 9) Date of birth, Home address, parents name and phone numbers, Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, release information, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Health provider statement. 10) Admission date, Home address, parents name and phone numbers, Name/address/phone number of emergency contact, release information, transport permission, field trip permission, water permission, Healthcare information, Emergency care authorization, Special care statement, Health provider statement, immunization information.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “1 out of 5 staff records reviewed is missing First Aid and CPR Certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “In the toddler room, 6 children were observed in seats missing straps and 1 child was observed with the stap not fastned.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  6. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Edutainment Zone 5

Is The Edutainment Zone 5 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 10, 2024.

When was The Edutainment Zone 5 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Edutainment Zone 5 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 The Edutainment Zone 5 care for?

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

Does The Edutainment Zone 5 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Edutainment Zone 5's hours?

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

How much does The Edutainment Zone 5 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 359-9369 to ask.

What is The Edutainment Zone 5's phone number?

(956) 359-9369.

Where is The Edutainment Zone 5?

6580 Rio Panico Ste 2, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.

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