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Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development

2514 Shidler Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521
licensed capacity
17
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143
year first permitted
2019
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About Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development

Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 7, 2019, for up to 17 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
17 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity17 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $143 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 Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
17 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1677754
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “The food allergy emergency plan is incomplete. The plan does not include the possible symptoms to look for or what steps to take in case of an allergic reaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “There were 10 chlidren signed in to care. There were 12 children present in the classroom. The children were signed in to care during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

  4. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

  9. Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo 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 Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development

Is Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 7, 2019.

When was Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development care for?

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

Does Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 357-1354 to ask.

What is Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development's phone number?

(956) 357-1354.

Where is Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development?

2514 Shidler Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is La Villita Head Start Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

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