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Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

2136 W Iris Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2026

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About Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 2026, for up to 68 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
68 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
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool 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 Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1828524
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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. Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “No drinking water was avialable for outdoor play time.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “A person present in the operation as staff did not have an initial backgroun check submitted for eligibility to be present at the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026

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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Questions about Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

Is Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 2026.

When was Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 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 Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool'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 Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 618-2355 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool's phone number?

(956) 618-2355.

Where is Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool?

2136 W Iris Ave, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC's Children's College, 0.5 miles away.

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