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Growing Minds Early Educational Center LLC

2851 US HIGHWAY 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009-5408

Operation number:
1812620
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Medina
Capacity:
44
License effective:
October 10, 2025
Hours:
06:15 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8305843331
Email:
growingmindseec@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Growing Minds Early Educational Center LLC from March 28, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved staff training.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 18 local median in Medina County

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.4
Local median
0.85

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
32%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
2

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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 deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 deadline
December 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2411(2)(I)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(4) - Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
Official code
746.3701(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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 status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641