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Blue Bonnet Child Development Center

5490 Wale St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2007
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About Blue Bonnet Child Development Center

Blue Bonnet Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 20, 2007, for up to 20 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Blue Bonnet Child Development Center 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.
Starr County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Blue Bonnet Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#874577
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Ants were observed in the pre-k room. Dust and debris were observed on the window seal in the pre-k room. A light fixture in the toddler room was observed not properly secured.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “3 out of 4 children's records reviewed are missing the following: Immunization records, Emergency medical information, Allergy information, parents rights.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

  2. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “No carbon monoxide detection system located in operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.607 - Signed Admission Form

      “One child record evaluated with no parent signatures prior to admission of child into the operation. CORRECTED at inspection when parent of child arrived to operation to pick child up verified information and signed admission forms.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Blue Bonnet Child Development Center

Is Blue Bonnet Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 20, 2007.

When was Blue Bonnet Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Blue Bonnet Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Blue Bonnet Child Development Center care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Blue Bonnet Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Blue Bonnet Child Development Center'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 Blue Bonnet Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 437-4789 to ask.

What is Blue Bonnet Child Development Center's phone number?

(956) 437-4789.

Where is Blue Bonnet Child Development Center?

5490 Wale St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The nearest other daycare we list is UMOS MSHS Rio Grande City Center, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).