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Mission Early Head Start Academy

8 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: May 15, 2025.

1105 E 8th St, Mission, TX 78572 · (956) 581-3635

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMission licensed centers, n=68

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 4 investigations (40 visits). Most recent serious: May 15, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 34

90% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1993Full Permit

Practical7a–4:30pMon–Fri · Infant to toddler · 111 places

Texas HHSC operation #416341- 5371 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Apr 15, 2026 to Jun 18, 202612 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 15, 2026 inspection
- Apr 15, 2026 inspection
- Apr 15, 2026 inspection
- Apr 15, 2026 inspection
2025
May 20, 2025 to Dec 23, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
May 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  One of the board of the fence is loose.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 15, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There were no documented fire extinguishers / CO detector checks available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and documented a CO detector and fire extinguisher check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
May 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  One of the board of the fence is loose.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 15, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There were no documented fire extinguishers / CO detector checks available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and documented a CO detector and fire extinguisher check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
May 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There were no documented fire extinguishers / CO detector checks available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and documented a CO detector and fire extinguisher check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  One of the board of the fence is loose.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 15, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
May 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There were no documented fire extinguishers / CO detector checks available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and documented a CO detector and fire extinguisher check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  One of the board of the fence is loose.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 15, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
2024
Aug 26, 2024 to Sep 24, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Sep 29, 2023 to Sep 29, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Sep 14, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was not current. The last fire insepction was conducted on 9/07/2022.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was observed in the outdoor playround. Papers, wrappers, and a plastic sandwich bag were observed, this posed a hazard as the trash was accesible to chldren. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash was picked up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Emergency exits to the gates in the outdoor playground were observed with locks. Caregivers who were in the outdoor playground with children did not know the code to the locks.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records for three staff were not available for review at the operation.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  Several mats where children were sleeping on were not maintained in four different classrooms. The mats were observed torn exposing the mat's foam.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.4503(a).
Sep 14, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was not current. The last fire insepction was conducted on 9/07/2022.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Emergency exits to the gates in the outdoor playground were observed with locks. Caregivers who were in the outdoor playground with children did not know the code to the locks.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records for three staff were not available for review at the operation.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  Several mats where children were sleeping on were not maintained in four different classrooms. The mats were observed torn exposing the mat's foam.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was observed in the outdoor playround. Papers, wrappers, and a plastic sandwich bag were observed, this posed a hazard as the trash was accesible to chldren. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash was picked up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was not current. The last fire insepction was conducted on 9/07/2022.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Emergency exits to the gates in the outdoor playground were observed with locks. Caregivers who were in the outdoor playground with children did not know the code to the locks.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records for three staff were not available for review at the operation.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  Several mats where children were sleeping on were not maintained in four different classrooms. The mats were observed torn exposing the mat's foam.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was observed in the outdoor playround. Papers, wrappers, and a plastic sandwich bag were observed, this posed a hazard as the trash was accesible to chldren. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash was picked up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was not current. The last fire insepction was conducted on 9/07/2022.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  Emergency exits to the gates in the outdoor playground were observed with locks. Caregivers who were in the outdoor playground with children did not know the code to the locks.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records for three staff were not available for review at the operation.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was observed in the outdoor playround. Papers, wrappers, and a plastic sandwich bag were observed, this posed a hazard as the trash was accesible to chldren. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash was picked up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  Several mats where children were sleeping on were not maintained in four different classrooms. The mats were observed torn exposing the mat's foam.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2023, verified Sep 29, 2023. Standard 746.4503(a).
2022
Nov 15, 2022 to Nov 15, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in the children's restrooms. This was observed in 5 of 6 classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in the children's restrooms. This was observed in 5 of 6 classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in the children's restrooms. This was observed in 5 of 6 classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in the children's restrooms. This was observed in 5 of 6 classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
2021
Dec 15, 2021 to Dec 15, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Transportation services were being offered prior to notifying child care regulation in writing. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a written notification was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A caregiver was observed caring for a group of 16 children. The specified age of the children in the group was 3 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children 3 years of age a caregiver may supervise is 15. The group was out of ratio by one child. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the classroom during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors for the months of August, September, and October 2021. The only documentation available was for fire drills.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.801(10).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Transportation services were being offered prior to notifying child care regulation in writing. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a written notification was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors for the months of August, September, and October 2021. The only documentation available was for fire drills.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A caregiver was observed caring for a group of 16 children. The specified age of the children in the group was 3 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children 3 years of age a caregiver may supervise is 15. The group was out of ratio by one child. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the classroom during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Transportation services were being offered prior to notifying child care regulation in writing. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a written notification was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A caregiver was observed caring for a group of 16 children. The specified age of the children in the group was 3 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children 3 years of age a caregiver may supervise is 15. The group was out of ratio by one child. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the classroom during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors for the months of August, September, and October 2021. The only documentation available was for fire drills.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.801(10).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Transportation services were being offered prior to notifying child care regulation in writing. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a written notification was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A caregiver was observed caring for a group of 16 children. The specified age of the children in the group was 3 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children 3 years of age a caregiver may supervise is 15. The group was out of ratio by one child. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the classroom during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors for the months of August, September, and October 2021. The only documentation available was for fire drills.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2021, verified Dec 15, 2021. Standard 746.801(10).

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