Little Angels Learning Center
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Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $126
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Zapata, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 26, 2018, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 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 | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Zapata County has a median price of $126 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$126
Home daycare$115
Toddler
Center$119
Home daycare$111
Preschool
Center$117
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1663724
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 25 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Room observed out of ratio, there was a difference in 21 months surpassing the 18 months in difference rule. CORRECTED when 26 month old child was moved to the other classroom in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“At time of inspection there were no menus or updated menus posted in posting wall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Food observed stored in fridge was uncovered.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 6 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bucket of water in the hallway in front of a restroom which is accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Recite: There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“A 4-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was covered with a blanket. Note: The infant was moved into a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
Show 4 earlier visits
Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver completed a Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. A caregiver hired on 6/27/23 did not have a CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Recite: There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
Oct 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The activity plan in the PreK classroom was not posted. There were no activity plans available for the month of October 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots used by the children in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a number or name.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“There was not enough space between the cots used by the children during naptime. The cots were placed next to each other.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There was climbing/bouncing play structure without surfacing material in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
Nov 17, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have the required annual training topics: Shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, Early childhood brain Development, Emergency Preparedness, Administering Medication, and Food Allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2021
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants did not have a current Infant Feeding Instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2021
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The carbon monoxide at the operation was not working. Corrected at Inspection: The batteries for the carbon monoxide box were replaced. The”
Corrected during the visit
746.2431(1) - Infant Daily Report - Times Slept
“The Infant Daily Report was missing the following sections: Times Slept and Activities. Corrected at Inspection: The Infant Daily Report was updated during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced on July 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
Is Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 26, 2018.
When was Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 765-5833 to ask.
What is Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 765-5833.
Where is Great Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center?
1709 Brazos St, Zapata, TX 78076. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Angels Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.