Mega Kids Child Development Center
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Instituto Lumen
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $136
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About Instituto Lumen
Instituto Lumen is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 30, 2019, for up to 57 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Español e Inglés) |
| Daily life | Extended care: 7:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Instituto Lumen has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $136 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 Instituto Lumen
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1677561
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“3 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: 1) Emergency prepardness 2) Allergies 3) Transportation”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“1 out of 6 staff files reviewed is not current with First Aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
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
“A child was obserevd unattended in a dark classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“A caregiver hired on 10/29/24 and counted in ratio did not have 8 hours of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“There was no documentation showing how a caregiver meets the education requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“The caregiver failed to wash the child's hands following a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
Oct 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 15 children. The specified age for the group was 2 years which allows 11 children to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. The last health inspection conducted was on 6/24/22.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with wooden logs with sharp edges and rough surface areas prone for splinters. There was multiple small paper and plastic pieces scattered throughout the mulch in the outdoor area used by the children. There were overgrown weeds in the outdoor area along the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Two personnel records did not have the following information: Affidavit, education translation, and statement of orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director did not have the required annual training topics for training period, 8/01/22-8/01/23.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“There was only three out of four lock down drills conducted for 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“Director did not have the following trainings for the training period, 8/2021-8/2022: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. -- Transportation training”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
Dec 15, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“There was no documentation for an employee hired on August 2021 for an Orientation and Pre-Service Training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“A climbing play structure did not have the proper depth of surfacing/mulch.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Instituto Lumen
Is Instituto Lumen licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 30, 2019.
When was Instituto Lumen last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Instituto Lumen had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Instituto Lumen care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Instituto Lumen accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Instituto Lumen's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Instituto Lumen cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 627-3353 to ask.
What is Instituto Lumen's phone number?
(956) 627-3353.
Where is Instituto Lumen?
4108 N 10th St Suite 500, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Mega Kids Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.