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The Edutainment Zone

201 S San Antonio St Ste A, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Edutainment Zone is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, TX, licensed for up to 113 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City and better than 51% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#13 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City
3High risk
9Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 21 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards3
Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety2
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1403(a)(3)(A)
3 out of 6 staff records reviewed are missing current First Aid and CPR.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
HighJul 8, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant was observed asleep on top of a boppy pillow in a bassinet.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighJun 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
Hand washing was not observed by caregiver after diaper changing in the infant room.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
Medium HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements §746.2803(4)(B)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation. Positive discipline and guidance using clear positive statements was not utilized.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation. Children were left unsupervised in the outdoor area.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
Medium HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
Hand washing was not observed by caregiver after diaper changing in the infant room.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
HighJun 4, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 mintutes.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
Medium HighNov 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Observed one caregiver caring for 6 children age group of 0-11mo. CORRECTED with a second teacher arrived to opertaion to be in infant class.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
Medium HighAug 1, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations §746.2202(1)
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation did not make all reasonable efforts/ accommodations for special care.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighJun 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
No documentation of fire drills or emergency evacation avialable for the month of May.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2022
Medium HighJun 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
No documentation of fire drills or emergency evacation avialable for the month of May.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2022
Medium HighJun 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location §746.1613(a)(1)
Nap time observed with children seperated into two classroom areas not in a centralized area and one caregiver supervising both classes.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2022
MediumDec 15, 2021InspectionOther standards
Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development §746.2507(4)
Outdoor area observed, no age appropriate play equipment for children to help build their large muscle groups observed.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity113 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 13, 2022
DirectorAriana Quiroga Barrera
Phone9565958504
State operation #1725243

Common questions

Does The Edutainment Zone take infants?

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

What are The Edutainment Zone’s hours?

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

Does The Edutainment Zone accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Edutainment Zone had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 8, 2025: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Edutainment Zone compare with other daycares in Rio Grande City?

It is #13 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 51% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Edutainment Zone last inspected?

Sep 9, 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 1725243 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.