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Eagle Pass, TX 78852 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy
Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Eagle Pass, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 3, 2017, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 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
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Maverick County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$120
Toddler
Center$124
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$122
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1638747
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One employee who was in classroom included in ratio did not have an active background check. The employee was notified and left the center.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
Oct 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
“The operation has not paid background check fees.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operation did not have a portion on Parent's Rights in operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“A caregiver stepped out of classroom leaving children unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Apr 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation did not have documentation that the smoke detectors were tested monthly. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted an inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safe alarm in the one of the vans was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy lacks the indoor/outdoor activity requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“Several booster seats in the vans were observed to have been manufactured over 6 years ago. The booster seats have expired.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The center last validated the employee list on 11/01/22.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
- Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The person left in charge was not able to provide required paperwork to the CCR inspector because they did not know where it was kept.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two out of the seven children's files reviewed were lacking the doctor signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Three out of seven children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The curriculum posted in three classrooms did not have the date or dates the curriculum covered. Corrected at inspection: The caregivers updated the curriculums during my inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
“The permit renewal posted expired on 05/03/2021. They did not posted the most recent permit renewal acceptance letter.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The inspection posted was from 11/12/2020 not from the previous inspection done on 06/03/22.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Two out of the seven records reviewed were lacking the date of admission.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of seven children's files did not have an immunization on file. One out of seven children's immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
- Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was last done on 10/05/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The playground checklist was last done in June of 2021. Corrected at inspection: The director walked through the playground and completed the playground checklist.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy
Is Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 3, 2017.
When was Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 513-7254 to ask.
What is Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(830) 513-7254.
Where is Big Hearts Little Hands Early Learning Academy?
2072 N Veterans Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX 78852. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids and Tots Unlimited Too Learning Center and Day Care, 0.2 miles away.