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Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center

602 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
licensed capacity
159
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
1986
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About Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center

Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 26, 1986, for up to 159 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
159 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00AM - 6:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsDrop-in care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumFrogstreet Curriculum
SafetySecure Entry Child Care, Cameras / live video for parents (Real-Time Video Monitoring), Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsMultistudent family discount
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (3 star)
MoreFounded 1975
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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 Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#65289
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgement when she drew on a child's face with a sharpie marker.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

  4. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test

      “Three caregivers do not have proof of TB test on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children files are missing a Health Care Statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “A child's file is missing immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “A caregiver is lacking 8 hours of annual training from cycle 10/10/21 to 10/9/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022

  2. Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “Based on information gathered, a parent was not notified of a less serious injury when the parent picked up child from child care center.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

  4. Dec 29, 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 Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center

Is Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 26, 1986.

When was Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Preschool and Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 425-6330 to ask.

What is Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center's phone number?

(956) 425-6330.

Where is Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center?

602 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550.

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