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Champs Learning Center

4801 N Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 785775.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2023

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About Champs Learning Center

Champs Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 24, 2023, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy to age 12
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy to age 12
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and/or Spanish)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Champs Learning 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 Champs Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1754359
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment when addressing a child for biting, the caregiver would tap the child's mouth and state no-bi-ting. After each syllable the caregiver would tap the child's mouth.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

  6. Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver disciplined a child by using negative comments.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver without a cleared background check was present caring for children at the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

  7. Mar 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “Operation did not correct the fire inspection deficiencies.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025

  9. Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “During the inspection there were 3 out of the 5 classrooms that had the TV's on with non educational videos, the videos did not go with the lesson plan. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers turned off the TV's”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Caregiver did not wash hands of the child after diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

  10. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgment by using her foot to keep a child from rising off the mat during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024

  3. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One of the five employee records reviewed was missing emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, allergic reactions, hazardous materials, and building safety from annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drill was not practiced on February 2024. Last fire drill was practiced on January 10, 2024. Drill was practiced during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was supervising 15 children with a specified age of 2 years old. They were out of ratio by 4 children. Ratio is suppose to be one caregiver for 11 children with a specified age of 2 years old. This was corrected during inspection by adding another caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  5. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “Reviewed transportation binder and the medical information form for all the children being transported was missing.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Fire inspection expired on 8/8/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023

  7. Jul 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “Three electrical fans were observed not being anchored and at the reach of the children in the infant and toddler rooms. Note: The three electrical fans were removed by caregiver during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2023

  9. Jun 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “In the infant room there were two cribs with bottles and blankets making it a hazard for the infants. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the blankets and bottles from both cribs.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “The children in the toddler room the children were watching a Christmas program on the TV. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.”

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Oct 4, 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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Questions about Champs Learning Center

Is Champs Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 24, 2023.

When was Champs Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Champs Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Champs Learning Center care for?

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

Does Champs Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Champs Learning 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 Champs Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 534-6820 to ask.

What is Champs Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 534-6820.

Where is Champs Learning Center?

4801 N Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Together Learning Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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