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1000 E Bus Highway 83 Ste I Ste J, Pharr, TX
Karen's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Karen's Day Care
Karen's Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 8, 2010, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Karen's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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 Karen's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1110786
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.2809(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“The mats were arranged to where there was no space between to walk without stepping on other mats. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when mats were rearranged and there was enough space between the mats for children and caregivers to not step on top of the mats.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.4605(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“A slide (play equipment) did not have the required six feet all around of use zone. This was corrected during inspection when director removed slide from playground area.”
Corrected during the visit
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Four out of seven children records do not have current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Aug 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Primary caregiver did not have annual trainings for the time frame of 4/8/2022- 4/8/2023 available at the center for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023
Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An electrical outlet in the bathroom was seen with out an outlet cover. The electrical outlet was accessible to children under 5 years old when washing their hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed an outlet cover in the electrical outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“Cleaning supplies were under the unlocked sink cabinets the cleaning supplies were accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from under the sink and placing them on a shelf inaccessible to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Karen's Day Care
Is Karen's Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 8, 2010.
When was Karen's Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karen's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 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 Karen's Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Karen's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Karen's Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Karen's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 821-2804 to ask.
What is Karen's Day Care's phone number?
(956) 821-2804.
Where is Karen's Day Care?
Pharr, TX 78577. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.