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Estrellita Seton Child Care

706 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Estrellita Seton Child Care is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#13 of 61 centers in Mission
0High risk
6Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 11 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork5
Staff ratios2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Last fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2025. Documentation for severe weather drills, and monthly checks for the CO detectors and fire extinguisher were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
Medium HighFeb 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/03/2025.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026
MediumAug 20, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Eight staff files were reviewed. Files are missing information including: start date, forms 2912 and 2985, orientation and center/personnel policies statements and training certificates.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies reviewed were missing informaiton on the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy did not address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
Correction verified Jan 16, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
There was no activity plan posted in an afterschool room. The activity plan posted in a second afterschool room was not current. The dates on the activity plan were for the week of 11/11-15/2024. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a current activity plan was posted in both afte school rooms.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in one of two after-school rooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was posted in the afterschool room.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
An activity plan was not posted in two classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as activity plans for the current week were posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Two personnel records were missing the documentation showing how the employee meets the education qualifications.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024
Medium HighOct 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Five pipes with wires were exposed in the ground in the outdoor playground. This posed a tripping and safety hazard for children in care.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighAug 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Written Personnel Policies §746.201(2)
The personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
MediumAug 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies revieved were missing the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in rule number ?746.2202; and Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
Medium HighAug 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
An uncovered concrete water well was observed with standing water in the children's outdoor playground. The water was observed dark brown in color. Bricks and leaves were also observed in the water. A pvc pipe coming out of the ground was broken and posed a safety hazard. All electrical outlets within children's reach in the pre-k room did not have safety covers.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten
Hours11:00 AM-04:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 13, 2025
DirectorValerie Guerrero
Phone9566169359
State operation #1797925

Common questions

Does Estrellita Seton Child Care take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers, not infants.

What are Estrellita Seton Child Care’s hours?

11 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Estrellita Seton Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Estrellita Seton Child Care had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 12 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Estrellita Seton Child Care compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is #13 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Estrellita Seton Child Care last inspected?

Aug 3, 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 1797925 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.