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Learning Central

126 W El Paseo Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
licensed capacity
106
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2017
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About

About Learning Central

Learning Central is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande City, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 14, 2017, for up to 106 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
106 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Central has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Starr County has a median price of $144 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.
Starr County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Learning Central

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
106 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1653392
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Supervision and ratios 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. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 3, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was found that a child was left unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

  5. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “Daily report was not avialable for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “1 out of 4 records reviewed was missing immunization records in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A 7 Month old infant was observed sleeping on a restrictive device. CORRECTED: Cargiver removed child from swing and placed child on bare crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “Operational Policies reviewed and are missing physical activity updates.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022

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 Learning Central

Is Learning Central licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 14, 2017.

When was Learning Central last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Central 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 Learning Central care for?

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

Does Learning Central accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learning Central's hours?

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

How much does Learning Central cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 317-1129 to ask.

What is Learning Central's phone number?

(956) 317-1129.

Where is Learning Central?

126 W El Paseo Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Stars Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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