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Brackenridge Children's Center

10 S 27th St, McAllen, TX 785014.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2012
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About

About Brackenridge Children's Center

Brackenridge Children's Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 8, 2012, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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-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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
73 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity73 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brackenridge Children's Center 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.
Hidalgo 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 Brackenridge Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1344526
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 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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  1. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “One out of five staff records reviewed has an invalid high school diploma and/or equivalent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training

      “Five out of five staff training records reviewed have First Aid / CPR training certificates that do not adhere to the specifications indicated under the American Heart Association website.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023

  5. Jun 20, 2022InspectionNo 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 Brackenridge Children's Center

Is Brackenridge Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 8, 2012.

When was Brackenridge Children's Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brackenridge Children's Center 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 Brackenridge Children's Center care for?

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

Does Brackenridge Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Brackenridge Children's Center'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 Brackenridge Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 630-3647 to ask.

What is Brackenridge Children's Center's phone number?

(956) 630-3647.

Where is Brackenridge Children's Center?

10 S 27th St, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Alvarez Head Start, 0.4 miles away.

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