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Mercedes, TX 78570 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr
El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 24, 1986, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr 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).
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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 El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #179932
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The ceiling tiles that were cracked and had brown spots were fixed by being removed and replaced with new white ceiling tiles.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
Show 2 earlier visits
Sep 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Current employee list was not current. Note: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as director updated the employee list.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Observed 2 infant bottles without the name and initial of the last name of the infant. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as caregiver added the name and initial of the last name of the infant.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Annual children's producted is not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in the afterschool classroom and both toddler classrooms. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was posted at the time of inspection to the classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 13, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have a current CPR traning.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have an hour of training in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have a file available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“Director is missing one hour of training in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing suddent infant death syndrome; undestanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director does not have 30 annual training for cycle 7/17/20 to 7/17/21.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr
Is El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 24, 1986.
When was El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 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 Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 968-8814 to ask.
What is El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr's phone number?
(956) 968-8814.
Where is El Shaddai International Christian Day Care Ctr?
723 S Airport Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596. The nearest other daycare we list is City Kids Learning Academy #3, 0.2 miles away.