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Licensed center · Mission, TX

Once Upon A Child Learning Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
  • Capacity 32
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation

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208 E Loop 374
Mission, TX 78572 Map and directions
Hours
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
32 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
1 other daycare within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
WednesdayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 32 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
905988
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
March 2009
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

7 inspections on record, most recent May 21, 2026. 5 of 7 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • May 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 1, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      Last fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were documented on 05/19/2025. Per provider a fire drill, CO detector and Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 06/23/2025 but not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the drill and checks.

      Corrected Jul 1, 2025, at the inspection

    • 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      The lights in the toddler room were turned off and the window was covered during naptime. There was insufficient light to have a clear view of the room. Note: During inspection provider removed the window cover allowing light into the room.

      Corrected Jul 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1111Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Education Outside of U.S.

      There was no translation documentation available for a caregiver's education documents written in a foreign language.

      Corrected Aug 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Smoke-Detection System

      There was no smoke deterctor in the after-school room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery-operated smoke detector was installed in the room.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 20, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.501(a)(18)(F)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather

      The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (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.

      Corrected Oct 27, 2022

    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      The director was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

      Corrected Oct 24, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 15, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.5311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Smoke-Detection System

      A smoke detector was missing in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery operated smoke detector was installed in the room.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      2 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have the most current immunization record available. Note: A copy of the current immunization record for one of the two children was obtained during the inspection.

      Corrected Nov 22, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

8 standards cited across 7 inspections, most recently May 21, 2026. All 8 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High225%
  • Medium High113%
  • Medium563%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
2 of 7 shown
Corrected at the visit
3 of 8 findings, 5 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jul 1, 2025, 2 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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