Scribbles and Giggles Institute
2305 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX
4.6· 84 reviews
Learning Journey Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About Learning Journey Child Care
Learning Journey Child Care is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 6, 2005, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Journey Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo 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.
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 Learning Journey Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #843761
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Transportation 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The seats for the merry go cycle play structure are broken.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding instructions for two infants were not updated.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“A transportation vehicle was observed with trash on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The van floor was cleaned during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in and out log was not current. There were 13 children present and only 3 children were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Director did not have a time sheet/attendance for the hours worked in the child care operation. Corrected at Inspection: A time sheet was completed for the director for the current and past week.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drill conducted on 10-2-24 had an exit time of 5minutes”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
- Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A child's record did not have a copy of the immunization record. A child's record did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infants did not have a current feeding instruction.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with red ants. There were two houses with chipped paint, damaged wall, and exposed nail.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Three cribs used by infants were not labeled with their name. Corrected at inspection: The labels were placed in the cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The two transportation vehicles were observed with pieces of papers, trash and candy wrappers. Corrected at Inspection: The vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization for a child that is transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The child information was placed in the vehicle before transportation.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Dec 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“Caregivers in three different classrooms did not wash their hands after wiping children's noses. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers washing their hands after inspector informed them about standard.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2023
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“1 caregiver was providing care for 6 infants with a specified age group of 12-17 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as another caregiver was added to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“School age children were watching a TV show on a tablet while eating their afternoon snack. NOTE: This was corrected. The tablet was removed by caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's products certification was not completed timely in 2021. Last completed certification on 3/2/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Training hours for training year 2020-2021 were not available for review during inspection for Director of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The carbon monoxide detector was not working properly as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A working carbon monoxide detector was added during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Journey Child Care
Is Learning Journey Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 6, 2005.
When was Learning Journey Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Journey Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Journey Child Care care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning Journey Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Journey Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Journey Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 386-0228 to ask.
What is Learning Journey Child Care's phone number?
(956) 386-0228.
Where is Learning Journey Child Care?
406 N Jackson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541. The nearest other daycare we list is Scribbles and Giggles Institute, 0.2 miles away.