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Mcallen, TX 78501 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Argelia Garcia Hernandez
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Argelia Garcia Hernandez
Argelia Garcia Hernandez is a home daycare in McAllen, Texas. It is registered with the state (since November 15, 2022), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Argelia Garcia Hernandez has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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 Argelia Garcia Hernandez
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1756393
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“Two out of three staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Building and Physical Premises Safety and Communicable Diseases.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.2503(2) - Pre-Kindergarten Age - Space Does Not Limit Movement
“A 3yo child was seated in a booster seat with straps during lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
747.4403(5) - Prohibited Equipment- Multiple Occupancy Swings
“Operation has a play-structure with a dual glider swing.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The children's restroom cabinet was unlock and it stores personal items and cleaning products. Note: This was correction at inspection when provider locked the cabinet. Garbage including cups, bottles and food wrappers were observed at the operation's playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's Products Certification Form was last signed on 10/29/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“Operation has an activity plan and daily schedule posted however, children were not observed participating in planned activities nor following the daily schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
747.2503(2) - Pre-Kindergarten Age - Space Does Not Limit Movement
“At arrival, two children ages 3yo and 4yo were sited on booster seats with straps. Note: Children were removed from the seats and transfered to regular chair without straps.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The lining of the diaper changing mat is torn.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
747.601(a) - Children's Records Accessible - to Caregiver
“Two out of the four children's records requested during inspection were not available for review and one file is missing health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
“Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing 7-11 clock hours of annual training, including trainings on the following topics: Management, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medications and Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Nov 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.901 - Personnel Records
“One out of three staff files reviewed is missing the translation of foreign high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
“Primary Caregiver Qualifications were reviewed and the following trainings are missing: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Building and Safety Premises Safety Communicable Diseases Transportation”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
Oct 26, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“Operation does not have a written emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“There is a trampoline with a height of 14in at the operation's playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Play structure at operation has chipping paint, broke wood parts and tears at the base of the slides. There is an air conditioner at the operation's playground which is accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
“Operation has two swings; one of them with a length of 5'8" and the use zone behind swing is 8'5".”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
747.901 - Personnel Records
“Personnel and Household Member Files were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“Two out of four children's files were reviewed were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list has not been reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022
747.501(8)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
“Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following: 8(A) The duration of physical activity at your home, 8(C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time 10 Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online 11 Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website 12 Your emergency preparedness plan 13 Procedures for conducting health checks 14 Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Argelia Garcia Hernandez
Is Argelia Garcia Hernandez licensed?
Yes. Argelia Garcia Hernandez is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued November 15, 2022. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Argelia Garcia Hernandez last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Argelia Garcia Hernandez had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Argelia Garcia Hernandez care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Argelia Garcia Hernandez accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Argelia Garcia Hernandez's hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Argelia Garcia Hernandez cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 438-7234 to ask.
What is Argelia Garcia Hernandez's phone number?
(347) 438-7234.
Where is Argelia Garcia Hernandez?
McAllen, TX 78501. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.