Kid's Cottage Child Development Center, LLC
2310 N HOLLAND AVE, Mission, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kathryn Canales
- Phone
- (956) 205-2026
- Regulated since
- Oct 28, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1498489 · number 1811063
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A Merry Go Cycle in the outdoor playground was missing a pedal. This posed as a safety hazard as the metal part of the pedal was exposed and accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the Merry Go Cycle was removed from the outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-29.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two infants were combined with older children in a toddler room. There was more than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Safety & premises
A caregiver's purse was observed on top of a children's shelf. This posed a safety hazard as the caregiver's purse was within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the purse was stored in an area out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-25.
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Other
There were no activity plans posted in a toddler room and afterschool rooms. The activity plans posted in the infant room and pre-k room were not current.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Safety & premises
1 of 3 booster seats was expired in one of the transportation vehicles. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the expired booster seat was removed from the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was more than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child in a group when an infant was combined with older children. The infant was 14 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 10 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no additional employee present in the building during the naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Upon arrival to the operation a group of children of varying ages including a 14 month old infant were observed watching a movie during the naptime.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 4 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive d evice (swing) for an undetermined amount of time. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers during inspectoin and the infant was moved to their assigned crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three infants were left unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time when the caregiver in charge of the group of children was observed in the office area with two other employees upon CCR s arrival to the operation.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Safety & premises
A hole was observed on a wall leading to a toddler room. A door to a storage area was broken off in the outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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