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Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 1989
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About
About Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care
Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 1, 1989, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (First Baptist Church Weslaco) |
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care 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 Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1989
- License number
- #246707
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 2/7/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Observed the television on during mealtime. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION television was turned off at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Wooden fence in the outdoor playground was missing a link and had an opening accessible to the children at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care
Is Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 1, 1989.
When was Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care'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 Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 969-2894 to ask.
What is Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care's phone number?
(956) 969-2894.
Where is Bess Knapp Child Development and Child Care?
600 S Kansas Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596. The nearest other daycare we list is JADES Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.