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La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 143
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center
La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Benito, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 14, 2001, for up to 143 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 1 rule across 1 of them. 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
- 143 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 | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Gallina Head Start 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.
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 Gallina Head Start Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 143 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #552437- 4070
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Observed two children arrived to facility, sat down to have breakfast and did not wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center
Is La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 14, 2001.
When was La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 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 La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center'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 Gallina Head Start Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 361-7499 to ask.
What is La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center's phone number?
(956) 361-7499.
Where is La Gallina Head Start Child Development Center?
322 Woodford St, San Benito, TX 78586. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Turtle Daycare, 0.8 miles away.