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Easter Seals Child Development

1217 W Houston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
licensed capacity
82
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2001
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About Easter Seals Child Development

Easter Seals Child Development is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 21, 2001, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: special-needs / inclusion care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsSpecial-needs / inclusion care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Easter Seals Child Development 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Easter Seals Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2001
License number
#555344
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following items: (10) Nutrition - statement indicating that if parent provides meals/snacks, parent understands the child-care center is not responsible for its nutritional value or for meeting the child's daily food needs; (18)(f) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (18)(G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; (19) Procedures for providing and applying insect repellant and sunscreen.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

  4. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “Operation has a play structure with a height of 6ft. The structure is surrounded by 5-6 inches of tire mulch.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Four staff training records were reviewed. Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022

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 Easter Seals Child Development

Is Easter Seals Child Development licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 21, 2001.

When was Easter Seals Child Development last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Easter Seals Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Easter Seals Child Development care for?

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

Does Easter Seals Child Development accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Easter Seals Child Development's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Easter Seals Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 631-9171 to ask.

What is Easter Seals Child Development's phone number?

(956) 631-9171.

Where is Easter Seals Child Development?

1217 W Houston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Colors Daycare Center, 0.3 miles away.

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