Beacon Bay Head Start Child Development Center
306 Junior High Rd, Port Isabel, TX
Derry Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 17
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $143
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Derry Head Start
Derry Head Start is a licensed child care center in Port Isabel, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2026, for up to 17 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 17 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Derry Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $143 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Derry Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1819850
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Derry Head Start
Is Derry Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2026.
When was Derry Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Derry Head Start had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 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 Derry Head Start care for?
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Derry Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Derry Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Derry Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 943-0070 to ask.
What is Derry Head Start's phone number?
(956) 943-0070.
Where is Derry Head Start?
1702 2nd Street, Port Isabel, TX 78578.