RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy
RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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The center allowed a person to be present at the operation and have direct contact with children in care prior to receiving the notification of the person's background check eligibility. Note: The person left the operation during the inspection
The outdoor play area was observed with only one exit.
The surfacing observed in the outdoor area is less than the 9 inches required based on the hight of the play structure.
Ceiling tiles were observed with water stains and bulging. Vents were observed with dust and debris. Peeling paint was observed in the outdoor area.
About this center
Common questions
Does RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy’s hours?
7:30 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Rio Grande City, is $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $31.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy compare with other daycares in Rio Grande City?
It is #11 of 17 centers in Rio Grande City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was RGCGISD/AVANCE Early Start Academy last inspected?
May 14, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1819984 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.