Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2
Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 70 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 38% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The fire extinguisher in 1 of 3 transportation vehicles was stored in the vehilcles trunk.
1 of 3 transportation vehicles had a torn seat with exposed interior material (foam). Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the torn area of the seat was sewn.
A caregiver was missing annual trianing for training year 1/20/2025 - 1/19/2026 on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
A list of a child's food allergies was not posted in the room where the child may spend time and kitchen. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection as a list of a child's food allergies was created and posted in the required room/areas of the operation.
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed did not include specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy that has been diagnosed by a health-care professional.
The first-aid kits in two transportation vehicles were incomplete. The items missing were tweezers, and Waterproof, disposable gloves. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection as the missing items were obtained and placed in the first-aid kits.
A play yard being used by an infant did not have a fitted sheet on the mattress.
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver pulled a toy out of a child's hands without providing positive discipline / guidance.
One out of seven children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Operational policies reviewed and the following information is missing: 18(a) Physical / outdoor activity benefits 18(c) Type of physical activity 18(d) Setting for physical activity 18(f) Extreme weather criteria 30 Inclusive Care policy
Potty chair was not sanitized after a child used it. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this was brought to provider's attention and the potty was sanitized.
Emergency plan is incomplete and missing specific steps for lock down . severe weather and evacuation procedures.
Menu posted did not match the food items served during breakfast and lunch.
Operation has three structures in the playground: structure with slide, multi-person spring rider and stationary car. Use zones for structures overlap and do not meet the required 6ft for each of the structures. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the structure with slide and stationary car.
A child did not have an individual / designated napping mat. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a mat was designated and labeled for the child.
About this center
Common questions
Does Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2’s hours?
7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 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 Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 5, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 compare with other daycares in Mission?
It is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Mary's Express Learning Center No. 2 last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1273286 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.