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34998 FM 1577, San Benito, TX
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EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 34
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first permitted
- 1990
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About
About EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center
EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Benito, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 4, 1990, for up to 34 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 34 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 | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $146 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 EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1990
- License number
- #198462- 4070
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is a gap in the playground fence which measures 5.1 inches from the bottom of the fence to the top. This goes on for about 2 ft where the gap incrementally decreases.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Observed fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle not serviced properly. Needle is in the red area showing it is empty. NOTE: CORRECTED at the time of inspection as it was replaced with a serviced fire extinguisher at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center
Is EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 4, 1990.
When was EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center'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 EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 399-6124 to ask.
What is EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center's phone number?
(956) 399-6124.
Where is EL Ranchito Head Start Child Development Center?
24356 W US Highway 281, San Benito, TX 78586. The nearest other daycare we list is Hello Kiddy Day Care, 0.4 miles away.