Rosie's Playhouse
300 S 10th St, Donna, TX
4.3· 6 reviews
1st Choice Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About 1st Choice Learning Academy
1st Choice Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Donna, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 4, 2024, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
1st Choice Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for 1st Choice Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1785985
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 23 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***”
Corrected during the visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Jan 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***”
Corrected during the visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 14 earlier visits
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection is up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about 1st Choice Learning Academy
Is 1st Choice Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 4, 2024.
When was 1st Choice Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has 1st Choice Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 9 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can 1st Choice Learning Academy care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does 1st Choice Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are 1st Choice Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does 1st Choice Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 706-5737 to ask.
What is 1st Choice Learning Academy's phone number?
(956) 706-5737.
Where is 1st Choice Learning Academy?
2301 E Business Highway 83 Ste C, Donna, TX 78537. The nearest other daycare we list is Guzman Head Start Academy, 0.4 miles away.