Kiddos Learning Center 2
4960 Frontage Rd, Brownsville, TX
Young Scholars Academy
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Young Scholars Academy
Young Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 26, 2002, for up to 69 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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 | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Young Scholars Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Young Scholars Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #815988
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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- Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The fingerprint results have not been received for one caregiver present at the daycare. The employee had her fingerprint appointment on 07/09/20226. She left the center during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“An infant was sleeping alone in the crib area of the infant classroom. The caregivers and other children in care where in the receiving area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 date from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“A board from the playground's fence is broken. The A/C in several of the classrooms is not working properly. The rooms are not being used.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“No list of children being transported was available for review during the inspection. Transportation to and from school began on 08/11/2025.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“No fire drill was documented for July 2025. The most recent fire drill documented was done on 06/09/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“A propane gas torch was observed underneath the passanger side of the transportation vehicle within the children's reach. It was removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is an ant hill outside of the licensed space area. The ants from the hill are entering the playground. A door in the toddler room changing table is off its hinge. The carpet in the pre-k classroom needs to be swept and washed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2024
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Observed caregiver supervising 16 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
Feb 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“RE-CITE: Observed caregiver and director supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
Jan 24, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“RE-CITE: Written lesson plan for infants and afterschool children were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“RE-CITE: Employees no longer employed have not been inactive.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Observed director supervising 14 children. Youngest in the group was 11 months old and oldest 4 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“RE-CITE: Observed director supervising a group of children during nap time; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“RE-CITE: Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
Jan 5, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Written lesson plan for all age groups were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“First aid kit in transportation vehicle was incomplete. Missing thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, bandaids, and antiseptic.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Observed 6 children to 1 caregiver. Ages of the children were 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 23 months. Caregiver was over by 1.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Transportation training has not been updated.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“Observed a 32 television in the after school classroom not anchored or secured at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Observed caregiver using their cell phone during circle time with the children. Ages of the children were between 10 months to 23 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“Observed two cargivers supervising a group of children during naptime; however, there was no additional employee or caregiver present in the building at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Four employees no longer employed have not been inactive.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The employee list did not reflect the employees currently at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Young Scholars Academy
Is Young Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 26, 2002.
When was Young Scholars Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Young Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Young Scholars Academy care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Young Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Young Scholars Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Young Scholars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 544-3305 to ask.
What is Young Scholars Academy's phone number?
(956) 544-3305.
Where is Young Scholars Academy?
1273 E Alton Gloor Blvd Ste F, Brownsville, TX 78526.