One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center
1010 Expressway 83, Penitas, TX
Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy
Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Penitas, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 20, 2013, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy 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 Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1501175
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on October 2022. Corrected at Inspection: The fire extinguishers were serviced during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The lock down and Sheltering/Severe Drills have not been documented.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was more than an 18-month age difference between the oldest and youngest child in the infant room. The oldest child was 3years of age and the youngest child was 11 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
- Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver hired on 3/10/22 did not have a Pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022
Dec 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The health inspection report was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The infant daily report is not being shared with the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Jan 31, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver was using the phone while caring for the infants in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Two play yards did not have a fitted sheet for the mattresses. One play yard was not labeled with the infant's name. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were placed on the mattresses. The play yard was labeled with the child's name.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director and 2 caregivers in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was last serviced on January 2020. --Corrected at Inspection: A current serviced fire extinguisher was placed in the transportation vehicle. The Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms was missing for 6 children who are transported. --Corrected at Inspection: A copy of the emergency medical transport & treatment authorization was placed in the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy
Is Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 20, 2013.
When was Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy'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 Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 583-3340 to ask.
What is Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy's phone number?
(956) 583-3340.
Where is Daddy's Day Care Learning Academy?
38615 Mile 7 Rd Unit 2, Penitas, TX 78576. The nearest other daycare we list is L.J.C. Childcare and Preschool, 1.9 miles away.