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Einstein's Academy, LLC

2116 Oleander Dr, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Einstein's Academy, LLC is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 109 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 25). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #38 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #38 of 61 centers in Mission
7High risk
10Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 16 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Sleep safety5
Other standards3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The lighting in the infant room during naptime was not adequate as it did not allow proper visual supervision of children in care.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJun 19, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Two infants were left unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time in the infant room when the director supervising the group was observed walking in the hallway towards the infant room.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighJun 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Several dead roaches were observed in an empty toddler room. Note: This addressed during the inspection and a caregiver swept the toddler room and removed the insects.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighJun 19, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The lighting in the infant room and toddler room during naptime was not adequate as it did not allow proper visual supervision of all children in the group at all times.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
HighJun 19, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
An 8-month old infant was observed asleep for an undetermined amount of time in a swing during the naptime. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the infant was moved to their assigned crib.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
MediumJun 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors was not maintained. According to staff safety checks and a fire drill was practiced earlier this month. The last fire drill practice and safety checks documented on the Emergency Practices form 7263 was 3/9/2026. Note: This was corrected during inspection as the last fire drill practice and safety checks for this month were documented.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 19, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles §746.2419(3)
An 8-month old infant was observed asleep in a swing with a propped bottle. The bottle was propped with a blanket.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighJul 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
A caregiver was observed feeding two toddlers from the same container of yogurt. Individual servings or containers of yogurt were not used for feeding the children. A caregiver in the infant room served children their snack on a bare table.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumJul 16, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Screen time was provided for children in a toddler room during the afternoon snack time. A child under 24 months of age was also present iin the room. The children were watching music videos on a tablet.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
Medium HighJul 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Indoor Space Requirement §746.4201
A group of school-aged children were observed resting on the floor of the front lobby area. The lobby area is not designated for children or licensed space.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
Medium HighJul 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A metal playhouse was observed with peeling paint in one of the outdoor playground areas.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumAug 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Nine staff files were reviewed. One files is missing certification for management training courses and a second file is missing 4hrs of pre-service training and notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a swing in the infant room (red room). *This was corrected at inspection when 3month old was removed from restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
18 Children were observed napping in the gray room with little to no space inbetween mats, room was also observed dark with limited walking visability. One caregiver was present.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads §746.2411(2)(A)
2 play-yards were observed with a mat that had a large gap between the mat and the edge of the play-yard. 1 of the mats had a gap of 3inches. *This was corrected at inspection when the mat was snapped to the base of the play-yard.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
MediumSep 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's Products Certification was last signed on 07/2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and signed the certification.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
One out of ten children's files reviewed has a diagnosed food allergy and missing an emergency food allergy plan. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider confirmed child was withdrawn from operation and updated file.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Prek play structure is surrounded by 3 inches of pea gravel and toddler play structure is surrounded by 4-5 inches of pea gravel.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
HighOct 11, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions §746.3805(a)(1)
A child was admnistered 2mL of a medication, while dosing chart indicates 1.25mL should be administered based on the child's age.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement §746.1107(1)
One out of eight staff files reviewed has an invalid high school diploma. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider submitted a variance to allow caregiver time to complete GED.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Four out of eight staff trainings records are missing certificates for trainings on the topics of Transportation, Communicable Diseases, Food Allergies and Medication Administration.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
As of 09/2022 operation removed the school-age room in the south building. Room is no longer designated for children. Note; This was corrected at inspection when provider agreed to remove room from licensed space and updating operation's total capacity.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 22, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Four out of five staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on hazardous materials, administering medications, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. One file is missing transportation training.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
Medium HighNov 22, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation has two play structure with a height of 20 inches, there is 2-5in of pea gravel surrounding the structures.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
HighNov 22, 2021InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
Operation consist of three separate building; there is a carbon monoxide detector in the building that has the kitchen, other building in use does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity109 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 20, 2013
DirectorDaniela Deleon
Phone9564581902
State operation #1496184

Common questions

Does Einstein's Academy, LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Einstein's Academy, LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Einstein's Academy, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Einstein's Academy, LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Einstein's Academy, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Mission, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Einstein's Academy, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 19, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Einstein's Academy, LLC compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is tied for #38 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Einstein's Academy, LLC last inspected?

Jul 29, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1496184 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.