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Fisher Kids Center

742 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Fisher Kids Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 60 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 20). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #55 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #55 of 61 centers in Mission
3High risk
10Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios3
Other standards3
Transportation2
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Six staff files were reviewed: six files are missing pre-employment affidavit (form 2912) and one file is missing notarized affidavit (form 2985 and orientation / center - personnel personnel policies statement.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two out of six staff files reviewed have invalid high school diplomas. Note: Provider submitted a variance request on 10/14/2025 for one of the caregivers.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025
Medium HighApr 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver was in charge of supervising a group of five children ages 8mo, 10mo, 10mo, 12mo and 12mo. Classroom by over ratio by one child. Note: This was corrected when one of the children left operation, leaving caregiver in charge of four infant-age children.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighApr 3, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
Last gas leak inspection was conducted on 12/02/2022. Note: provider contacted and schedule a gas leak inspection during inspection.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025
MediumApr 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §746.801(12)
The most recent fire / health inspections were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025
MediumApr 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Children's Safety Products Certification was last signed on 01/10/2024.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025
MediumApr 3, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Two out of eight bucket seats within a kidney table are missing safety straps.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighSep 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The seat to a child sized toilet was broken off in a children's restroom.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
Medium HighJul 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan §746.5207(a)(1)
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not inlcude two exit paths from each room that did not open directly to the outdoors.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
Medium HighJul 11, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
A group of toddler children did not wash their hands before eating their afternoon snack. Note: This was addressed with the director and children were taken to wash their hands.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
Medium HighJul 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The air conditioner was not maintained and was leaking water into a toddler room floor. This posed a slipping hazard for children and staff.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
MediumJul 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The emergency practices form available for review was not maintained.There was no safety documentation for fire drills practiced for the month of June 2024. There was no documentation available for fire extinguishers checks, smoke detectors checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks conducted for the months of May, and June 2024.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024
Medium HighJul 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
An infant was combined with a group of older children of varying ages during naptime in a school-aged area. There were a total of 15 children in the group and the ages of the children included toddlers, pre-k, and school aged children. The infant was 9 months of age and the oldest chlid in the group was 9 years of age.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
MediumMay 31, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System §746.801(19)
The sign in and out log was not maintained. A total of 16 children were in care and only 13 children were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the sign in sheet was updated.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The flush handle of a children's toilet was not working.
Correction verified May 31, 2024
MediumMay 31, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction verified May 31, 2024
HighMar 12, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Fire extinguisher was not properly secured in transportation vehicle. Corrected at inspection when director mounted fire extinguisher.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 12, 2024InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
Operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection detector.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024
HighMar 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
Operation did not have complete operation policies.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024
Medium HighMar 12, 2024InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
Transportation vehicle had one expired booster seat.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity60 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 10, 2024
DirectorWendy Garza
Phone9564322346
State operation #1791612

Common questions

Does Fisher Kids Center take infants?

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

What are Fisher Kids Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Fisher Kids Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Fisher Kids Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 12, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Fisher Kids Center compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is tied for #55 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Fisher Kids Center last inspected?

Sep 21, 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 1791612 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.