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Harlingen, TX 78550 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brave Hearts Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $136
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Brave Hearts Learning Academy
Brave Hearts Learning Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 25, 2026, for up to 6 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brave Hearts Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Cameron County has a median price of $136 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Brave Hearts Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1828619
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children in care did not wash their hands before being served their lunch meal. Note: This was addressed during inspection and director ensured children washed their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The vaccination documentation available for review for a dog present at the home was not current. The expiration date of the vaccination was June 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“The director was observed changing a child's diaper on a sofa.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Brave Hearts Learning Academy
Is Brave Hearts Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 25, 2026.
When was Brave Hearts Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brave Hearts Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Brave Hearts Learning Academy care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brave Hearts Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Brave Hearts Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brave Hearts Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 367-0288 to ask.
What is Brave Hearts Learning Academy's phone number?
(956) 367-0288.
Where is Brave Hearts Learning Academy?
Harlingen, TX 78550. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.