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5509 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX
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Child of Mine Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Child of Mine Learning Center
Child of Mine Learning Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 16, 2022, for up to 42 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Child of Mine 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Child of Mine Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1728692
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Feb 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A 3 year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom. CORRECTED: Director approached the restroom area to assist child.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“A health statement was not submitted within the 12 months of enrolement date.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026
Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
“Parental notice of lack of liability insuranced form was not avilable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
- Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was providing care for 6 children ages 13mo-22mo, SAG 12-17mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: during inspection one of the children was transfered to another classroom placing room back within ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Four out of four children's records reviewed are missing the updated special care statement. One file is missing health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Lesson plan for the week was not available for review nor posted. Infant daily schedule does reflect an AM opportunity for outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (1) Hours / Days of Operation (18)(f) Outdoor Activity - Extreme weather criteria (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
- Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash can by the diaper changing station does not have a lid and was observed with used diapers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when trash can was emptied and trash can was replaced with one with a lid.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There are cleaning products accessible to children in the cabinet underneath the boy's sink.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“One caregiver was caring for four children ages 3mo to 4yo in the multipurpose room. One caregiver was caring for 8 children ages 16mo to 3yo in the prek room.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“One of the infants room was changed into a toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation provided an updated floor plan and agreed to update infant's capacity.”
Corrected during the visit
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“Food Allergy information for two children is not posted in the kitchen and information for one child is not posted in the child's classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Changing mat in the infant room is torn.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill conducted on 02/08/2023 was completed in four minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2023
- Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 25, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“Menu posted did not match items served during lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One qualified caregiver and an employee of the operation were caring for 6 children ages 6mo-12mo, SAG 0-11momo. Classroom was over ratio by two children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing four hours of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Toddler-age children were not served a vegetable portion during lunch and Infant-age children were not fed a meat (or alternative) protein portion.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“Lesson plan posted in the prek room did not match planned activities for the week and was dated June Week 1. This week's written lesson plans for infant-age children was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and missing the following: -Staff responsibilities -how will children with disabilities and under 2yo will be evacuated -how will attendance will be checked, -how will operation communicate with local authorities -how will staff evacuate and relocated essential information -how will staff care for children until they are released -how will children be reunify with parents”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“Operation does not have a smoke detecting system.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a plastic tub with water in the playground. There were two disinfecting spray cans in the girl's restroom, one by the sink and the second underneath the sink. There were two hand sanitizer bottles and a disinfecting spray can underneath the sink of the infant's room. The cabinets were not locked. Note: This was corrected when cleaning products were removed and/or placed in locked cabinet and water from plastic tub was dumped.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Three infant bottles observed during inspection were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled with the children's name or assigned number. This was correct at inspection when provider labeled with play-yards with the children's names.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 20, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One of our two staff files reviewed is missing a notarized affidavit. A second files is missing copy of high school diploma or ged, notarized affidavit, orientation statement and 8hr of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2021
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Two out of five children's files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2021
Oct 29, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The following information was not available for review in the operational policies: -Days and months of operation -Procedures for parental notifications -Safe sleep policy Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities. -Your provisions to provide a comfortable place for breastfeeding -Statement of parents being able to visit the center at any time without securing prior approval. -Gang-free zone information”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
“Emergency lighting was not present inside 6 out of 6 classrooms at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as battery-powered lighting was added to each classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
“School-age classroom did not have interest centers set up during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as interest centers were set up and new material was added.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Child of Mine Learning Center
Is Child of Mine Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 16, 2022.
When was Child of Mine Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Child of Mine Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Child of Mine Learning Center care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Child of Mine Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Child of Mine 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 Child of Mine Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 802-7794 to ask.
What is Child of Mine Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 802-7794.
Where is Child of Mine Learning Center?
3221 N 38th St, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Loving Angels Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.