Growing Minds Early Educational Center LLC

2851 US HIGHWAY 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009 · Medina County

28cited violations

4serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 44
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:15 AM-05:45 PM
Phone: (830) 584-3331
Regulated since: Oct 10, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1500697 · number 1812620
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 4
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	20	4	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 11, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 11, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Re-cite: The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
- Records & paperwork
  One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-29. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director's record was lacking certificates for 16.5 out of the 30 annual training hours required.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not had an annual sanitation inspection in over 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
- Records & paperwork
  One out of four employee records reviewed was lacking documentation on how the employee meets the educational requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-29. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation combined two classrooms in which the youngest child and oldest child were more than 18 months apart in age. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the 15 month old was moved to the infant room.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation changed space by renovating and removing a wall between a classroom and office as well as adding a half wall between the entrance and pre-k room. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of these changes.
  
  HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation combined two classrooms in which the youngest child and oldest child were more than 18 months apart in age. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the 15 month old was moved to the infant room.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation changed space by renovating and removing a wall between a classroom and office as well as adding a half wall between the entrance and pre-k room. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of these changes.
  
  HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising and they did not have a list available with the information to reference. This was corrected at inspection when a list with the children's names and birth dates was provided to the caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-12.
- Other
  Three out of four play yards were not labeled for each infant. This was corrected at inspection when labels were made and added above each play yard.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising and they did not have a list available with the information to reference. This was corrected at inspection when a list with the children's names and birth dates was provided to the caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-12.
- Other
  Three out of four play yards were not labeled for each infant. This was corrected at inspection when labels were made and added above each play yard.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-12.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(4) — Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sliding doors are not marked with a decal or other material at the children's eye level.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(4) — Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An employee with a pending background check was present and providing care to children at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
- Other
  A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-12.
- Safety & premises
  One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.
  
  HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.
  
  HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
- Records & paperwork
  Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An employee with a pending background check was present and providing care to children at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
- Other
  A list of current employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when an current list of employees was posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-12.
- Safety & premises
  One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking physician information and information for an emergency care facility.
  
  HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking an emergency medical authorization.
  
  HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
- Records & paperwork
  Two out four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Growing Minds Early Educational Center LLC, 2851 US HIGHWAY 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009-5408 (operation ID 1500697, operation number 1812620), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.