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Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 71
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center
Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Cotulla, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 6, 2001, for up to 71 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in La Salle County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$120
Toddler
Center$124
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$122
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #551648
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children did not wash hands prior to eating snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“A caregiver propped the bottle of an infant with a blanket. Corrected at inspection: The bottle was removed from the child immediately.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two out of four staff records reviewed had not completed all the required 24 hours of annual training for their previous completed year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The two out of four files reviewd did not have training certificates in the required training topics in 2023,”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three out of three infants lacked current feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
- Feb 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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Apr 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Mulch was not at proper depth causing the black paper to be exposed causing a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the form was complted and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation lacked a shelter drill for this year.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center
Is Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 6, 2001.
When was Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 879-4348 to ask.
What is Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center's phone number?
(830) 879-4348.
Where is Cotulla Early Childhood Learning Center?
208 N Leonard Ave, Cotulla, TX 78014. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Pups Day Care, 16.9 miles away.