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Early Childcare Center of Harlingen

104 W Taylor St, Harlingen, TX 78550
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2018
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About Early Childcare Center of Harlingen

Early Childcare Center of Harlingen is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 10, 2018, for up to 96 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Childcare Center of Harlingen has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Early Childcare Center of Harlingen

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
96 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1669731
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “All air conditioning vents within the center are accumilating dust which could pose a health hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  2. Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 2, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “Information was received that the director has been employed at another location since February 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During the investigation is was found that the caregiver did lift the child by one arm then the other lifting her off of the sofa.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

  4. Jul 2, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “Information was received that the director has been employed at another location since February 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During the investigation is was found that the caregiver did lift the child by one arm then the other lifting her off of the sofa.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

  5. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 6, 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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FAQ

Questions about Early Childcare Center of Harlingen

Is Early Childcare Center of Harlingen licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 10, 2018.

When was Early Childcare Center of Harlingen last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Childcare Center of Harlingen had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Early Childcare Center of Harlingen care for?

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

Does Early Childcare Center of Harlingen accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Childcare Center of Harlingen'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 Early Childcare Center of Harlingen cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 622-3523 to ask.

What is Early Childcare Center of Harlingen's phone number?

(956) 622-3523.

Where is Early Childcare Center of Harlingen?

104 W Taylor St, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is Journey Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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