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La Feria Head Start Child Development
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About La Feria Head Start Child Development
La Feria Head Start Child Development is a licensed child care center in La Feria, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 19, 2016, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Feria Head Start Child Development 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for La Feria Head Start Child Development
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1582276- 4070
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 visits
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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See all 17 visits
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver pulled a child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022
Sep 19, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver pulled a child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022
Show 7 earlier visits
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(4) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Base on the DFPS investigation; caregiver physically abuse child when strapping child down to chair.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about La Feria Head Start Child Development
Is La Feria Head Start Child Development licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 19, 2016.
When was La Feria Head Start Child Development last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Feria Head Start Child Development had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 La Feria Head Start Child Development care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Feria Head Start Child Development accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are La Feria Head Start Child Development's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Feria Head Start Child Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 797-9659 to ask.
What is La Feria Head Start Child Development's phone number?
(956) 797-9659.
Where is La Feria Head Start Child Development?
400 Industrial Way, La Feria, TX 78559.