Licensed center · Rio Grande City, TX · one of 3 Rgcgisd/avance Early Start Academy locations
Rgcgisd/avance Early Start Academy
- Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
- Capacity 85
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- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Preschool to school age
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 85 children
Does not accept child care assistance- School-age care
Meals provided
Snacks provided
Location and nearby daycares
1 S Fort Ringgold St Annex Bldg, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County · 20 licensed daycares in 78582
Capacity rank 6 of 20 in this ZIP
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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
- 1819984
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2026
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
8 inspections on record, most recent May 14, 2026. 2 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- May 7, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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
Corrected Sep 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 6, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.4907(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The surfacing observed in the outdoor area is less than the 9 inches required based on the hight of the play structure.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ceiling tiles were observed with water stains and bulging. Vents were observed with dust and debris. Peeling paint was observed in the outdoor area.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4307Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The outdoor play area was observed with only one exit.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
4 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently May 14, 2026. All 4 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High125%
- Medium High250%
- Medium125%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 8 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 4 findings, 4 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 4, 2025, 5 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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