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Edinburg, TX 78539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Evolve and Excel Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Evolve and Excel Learning Center
Evolve and Excel Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 15, 2019, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Evolve and Excel Learning Center 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.
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 Evolve and Excel Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1680829
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Recite: The foreign education for two caregivers was not translated into English and showed the equivalency level in the USA. The training topic certificates for a caregiver hired on 6/21/2019 was available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
Aug 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were red ants observed and more than five nails outside the entrance of the schoolage classroom. Note: The nails were picked up from the floor during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The training topic certificates for a caregiver hired on 6/21/2019 were not available for review. The foreign education for two caregivers was not translated into English and showed the equivalency level in the USA.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“One out of 8 children's records did not have the immunizations on file. Two children's records was missing the address for the emergency contact person. One child record was missing page 4 from the admission form. There was no written notice of the lack of liability insurance to each parent in the children s records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were no current infant feeding instructions for five infants.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Sep 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Employment affidavit was not available for review for 2 out of 8 employee files reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 4, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Caregiver walked out of the classroom leaving the room without supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Caregiver pulled a mat from under a child while sleeping.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
Show 15 earlier visits
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Sep 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill was not completed for the month of August and September as per lack of documentation. This information was confirmed by Director of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
- Aug 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“In the course of the investigation, it was confirmed that operation is allowing children to use electronic devices for screen activities not related to the activity plans of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient in providing the supervision needed to intervene timely during an incident between children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
- Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member pending background check eligibility and with access to children was observed present at the operation. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection. Director confirmed individual will not return until eligibility letter is received.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
Mar 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“It was confirmed by Director that the operation does not allow parents to visit the child-care center as specified in this standard.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
- Jan 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children's hands were not washed before they were provided with their bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation inspection was last completed in 2021. Inspection was not completed within the 12 month time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.4205(a) - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
“The operation has a capacity of 14 infants. The operation had 23 infants present during the inspection. The limit of infants per classroom's space measurements was exceeded. NOTE: Children were picked up by their parents during the inspection. A request to increase infant capacity was submitted by Director of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The following trainings were not available for review for Director of operation. Training year September 2021-2022. -Handling, storing, disposing of hazardous materials -Food and Allergic reactions -Administering medication -Transportation”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Child/Caregiver Ratio was reduced in two infant classrooms. Classroom #1 had 7 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 17 months. Classroom #2 had 5 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 7 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to each classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022
Jan 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection was not available for review. Last inspection was available was of 1/27/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
“Interest centers were not present in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom as observed during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“Infant daily report is not being completed in one of the infant classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“Carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Evolve and Excel Learning Center
Is Evolve and Excel Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 15, 2019.
When was Evolve and Excel Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Evolve and Excel Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Evolve and Excel Learning Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Evolve and Excel Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Evolve and Excel Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Evolve and Excel Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 348-4376 to ask.
What is Evolve and Excel Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 348-4376.
Where is Evolve and Excel Learning Center?
1000 W Sprague St, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development, 0.5 miles away.