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Bright Smiles Learning Center

908 W Edinburg Ave Suite A and B, Elsa, TX 785433.8· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$120
year first permitted
2021
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About

About Bright Smiles Learning Center

Bright Smiles Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 14, 2021, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $120 to $160.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Thu 7:00am-6:30pm; Fri 7:00am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumFrog Street
StaffHighly trained team members who are CPR and First Aid certified
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCS
TransportationTransportation (Transportation is provided)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4-Star)
MoreFounded 2021
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Smiles Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $120 to $160. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Afterschool$120
Full-Time$160
Part-Time$140
Drop-In Care$30 a day
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Smiles Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1724501
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 6 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. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “School-Age Playground canopy is sagging to the leve of the fence.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022

  9. Jun 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Cots in the school-age room were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022

  10. Apr 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo 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 Bright Smiles Learning Center

Is Bright Smiles Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 14, 2021.

When was Bright Smiles Learning Center 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 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Smiles Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 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 Bright Smiles Learning Center care for?

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

Does Bright Smiles Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Smiles Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Smiles Learning Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $120 to $160, as it lists it.

What is Bright Smiles Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 567-2009.

Where is Bright Smiles Learning Center?

908 W Edinburg Ave Suite A and B, Elsa, TX 78543.

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