Rebecca Flores
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Betty's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Betty's Day Care
Betty's Day Care is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 13, 2018, for up to 31 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 8 PM
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 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Betty's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Starr 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 Betty's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1657082
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“Training for the following topics regarding annual training on child maltreatment was not observed for director: (1)Factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect (2)Warning signs indicating a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect (3)Procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect (4)Community organizations that have training programs available to employees, children, and parents. Transportation training for director was also observed expired.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Walls in the kitchen were observed with yellow residue. Doors leading to the classrooms and walls were observed discolored. Fans and walls were observed with dust and debris.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Outdoor play structure with a platform of 5ft was observed with less then 1/2 an inch of surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“Outdoor play structure was observed altered and only intended for residential use.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“2 out of 4 children's files were observed missing up to date immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 32 earlier visits
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Updated annual fire inspection was not avialble, Last inspection dated 5/4/23.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two individuals with pending background checks were in operation in contact with children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Infant observed in play yard with blanket around infant. CORRECTED when blanket was removed from infant.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“Observed 10 children in care of 1 caregiver with 6 children being 18-4yrs.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023
- Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1505(1) - Placement of Groups - Groups Kept Separate
“Oberseved infant and toddler area with a removable wall mount division open and accesiible to acces between age groups. Children and caregivers observed to be walking back and forth through open space of room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2023
Dec 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022
Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill surfacing observed for slide, surfacing was less than the 6 inches required. When digging into the surfacing observed how the rocks have compressed and compacted making it a harder solid surface in the bottom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Paint cans and cleaning products observed in cabinets accessible to children, 3 different cabinets did not have a secured lock in the.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“One Infant observed unsupervised on highchiar in multipurpose room while caregiver assisted that other children in restrooms to wash hands.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill surfacing observed for slide, surfacing was less than the 6 inches required. When digging into the surfacing observed how the rocks have compressed and compacted making it a harder solid surface in the bottom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Paint cans and cleaning products observed in cabinets accessible to children, 3 different cabinets did not have a secured lock in the.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“One employee records observed to be missing 20 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“One Infant observed unsupervised on highchiar in multipurpose room while caregiver assisted that other children in restrooms to wash hands.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
Nov 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Lights during nap time were off in classrooms. eyes needed adjusting when entering a lighted area into the dimmed light classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“One caregiver observed supervising 11 children. . 12mo,15mo,2y,2y,2y,4y,4y,6y,10y,10y,11y. Operation was out of ratios based on number of children supervised for one caregiver when 12 or fewer children are in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“One caregiver supervising three different rooms for nap time. One room had 2 infants, second room had 5 children and third room toward back of building has 4 children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined caregiver poured a bottled water down a child back as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation caregiver did not exercise self-control as a child was disciplined in front of the whole class humiliating the child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“School age room observed durring naptime. room was dark with no lights and windows covered. CORRECTED at inspection when a curtian was opened to let some natural light in and when the restroom light was turned on with the door open.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“A total of 21 children were counted in nap time ratio, but divided into two separate classroom areas with 2 caregivers for naptime. One classroom was left unsupervised by caregiver. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver was actively supervising the clasroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
“One child records reviewed missing immunization record in file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“5 children observed in classroom unsupervised during nap time. CORRECTED when teacher entered classroom and was walking actively supervising.”
Corrected during the visit
May 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
“Infant area observed, Play yard were not labeled with children names.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
“Record evaluated, a parent or guardian signature was missing in admission form. Admission date of 1/10/2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
Apr 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Record evaulauted no Highschool diploma or GED in file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2022
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Director missing hours for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“One caregiver was carring for 13 children in total 4 of those children were under 17 months of age. CORRECTED at inspection when two other caregivers came into operation to work.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
“One child record was not avialble for review,”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
Mar 21, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Updated feeding instructions were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2022
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“One of the three files reviewed did not have an employee start date.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Caregiver observed during diaper change, child's hand were not washed after change. CORRECTED at inspection when instructed caregiver regarding the diapering changing instruction that are available for review on wall and caregiver took child to sink to have their hands washed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose Fill surfacing observed for play structure that measured 4Ft of height for highest play surface on the structure. Surfacing measures 1inch in depth.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“One of the three files observed was missing child's admission date.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2022
Nov 30, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“Composite play structure observed with slides and swings”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Playground Structure observed, structure higher that five feet did not have requiered depth of loose fill surfacing, depth was less than 2 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
- Oct 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Betty's Day Care
Is Betty's Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 13, 2018.
When was Betty's Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Betty's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Betty's Day Care care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Betty's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Betty's Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Betty's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 263-1440 to ask.
What is Betty's Day Care's phone number?
(956) 263-1440.
Where is Betty's Day Care?
212 N Texas St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The nearest other daycare we list is The Edutainment Zone, 0.1 miles away.