Growing Minds Early Educational Center LLC
2851 US Highway 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 44 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 12, 2025.
32 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 44 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:15 AM-05:45 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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8 critical, 44 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 12, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
13 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1311(a) (8 visits); 746.901(2) (4 visits); 746.3401(a) (4 visits); 746.301(2) (4 visits); 746.1605(1) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.2411(2)(I) (4 visits); 746.3701(4) (4 visits); 746.611(b) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.605(10) (4 visits); 746.401(9) (4 visits); 746.605(11) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 30, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
40 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
State verification published Jun 30, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2026
- Jun 18, 2026 to Jun 18, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 11, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Jun 11, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Jun 11, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Jun 11, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026. Standard 746.901(2).
- Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026. Standard 746.901(2).
- 2025
- Dec 11, 2025 to Dec 11, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed space by renovating and removing a wall between a classroom and office as well as adding a half wall between the entrance and pre-k room. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of these changes.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation combined two classrooms in which the youngest child and oldest child were more than 18 months apart in age. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the 15 month old was moved to the infant room.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed space by renovating and removing a wall between a classroom and office as well as adding a half wall between the entrance and pre-k room. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of these changes.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation combined two classrooms in which the youngest child and oldest child were more than 18 months apart in age. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the 15 month old was moved to the infant room.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation combined two classrooms in which the youngest child and oldest child were more than 18 months apart in age. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the 15 month old was moved to the infant room.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed space by renovating and removing a wall between a classroom and office as well as adding a half wall between the entrance and pre-k room. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of these changes.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation combined two classrooms in which the youngest child and oldest child were more than 18 months apart in age. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the 15 month old was moved to the infant room.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed space by renovating and removing a wall between a classroom and office as well as adding a half wall between the entrance and pre-k room. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of these changes.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- Nov 20, 2025 to Nov 20, 20254 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 20, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 20, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 20, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 20, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising and they did not have a list available with the information to reference. This was corrected at inspection when a list with the children's names and birth dates was provided to the caregiver.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Three out of four play yards were not labeled for each infant. This was corrected at inspection when labels were made and added above each play yard.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
- Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Three out of four play yards were not labeled for each infant. This was corrected at inspection when labels were made and added above each play yard.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising and they did not have a list available with the information to reference. This was corrected at inspection when a list with the children's names and birth dates was provided to the caregiver.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising and they did not have a list available with the information to reference. This was corrected at inspection when a list with the children's names and birth dates was provided to the caregiver.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Three out of four play yards were not labeled for each infant. This was corrected at inspection when labels were made and added above each play yard.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
- Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Three out of four play yards were not labeled for each infant. This was corrected at inspection when labels were made and added above each play yard.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2411(2)(I).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising and they did not have a list available with the information to reference. This was corrected at inspection when a list with the children's names and birth dates was provided to the caregiver.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(4).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(4).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(4).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(4).
- Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was present and providing care to children at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
- Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was present and providing care to children at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
- Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was present and providing care to children at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
- Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was present and providing care to children at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025. Standard 746.611(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
- Mar 28, 2025 to Mar 28, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 28, 2025 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 10, 2025
- Capacity
- 44 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:15 AM-05:45 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Medina
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Contact & location
2851 US Highway 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.