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Learning Path Day School
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Learning Path Day School
Learning Path Day School is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 8, 2018, for up to 81 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 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
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Path Day School 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 Path Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1669473
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 17 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Transportation 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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Sep 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The rearview mirrors of the two transportation vehicles were blurry, and one of the vehicles had worn-out tires. Both transportation vehicles had trash, including plastic wrappers, crayons, and other items, on their floor and slot compartments.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“One of the vehicle's fire extinguishers lacked a current service tag, the most recent inspection tag dated back to January 2025. The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was unsecured because its bracket was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
- Aug 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
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 7 children were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: All children were signed in during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/04/25”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026
Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The childcare center failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident involving a child who required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
- Jun 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Three infants did not have an infant feeding instruction form.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for a child who has been transported from school to the child care operation. In addition, there was no information of the parent's name and emergency telephone numbers. Corrected at Inspection: Information was placed in the transportation binder.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“There was no activity plan for the Prek group. The activity plan for the toddler group was not dated. Note: A new activity plan for the week was posted for the toddler group.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill surfacing (pea gravel) was not maintained at the proper depth for a play structure in the outdoor play area. In addition, the depth of the pea gravel was not marked.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The food allergy emergency plan for two children was not signed by the parent. One food allergy plan did not indicate the symptoms and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Two classrooms were observed with at least 4 ceiling tiles with holes and water stains.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“A 4-month-old infant was asleep in a restrictive device, swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing and placed them in the crib.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A child was left behind in the playground area unattended for an undetermined time after other children were transitioned back into the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“A child was left behind in the playground area unattended for an undetermined time after other children were transitioned back into the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
Sep 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“A caregiver went on route that did not have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 out of 8 employee files reviewed were missing trainings. They are as follows: 1) Abuse/Neglect, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases 2) Food Allergies”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“2 out of 8 children files reviewed were missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Sep 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“A play equipment was observed in the use zone of the exit of a slide in the playground area. The 6 feet use zone was not compliant. NOTE: The use zone in front of the exit of the slide was made compliant during the inspection. Play equipment was moved away from the 6 feet use zone of the slide equipment.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Two caregivers that transport children in the operation's vehicles do not have transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A timely inspection was not completed in 2023. Fire inspection was last completed on 8/22/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Infant group was excluded from practicing a fire drill during the month of August and September as per a caregiver and director of operation. The last completed fire drill was for the month of September 2023, but infants did not participated in the drill.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Admission information for a child was not available for review during the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, use of prohibited discipline and guidance methods were practiced at the operation. An employee pulled a child to redirect, and a second employee slapped a child's hand/arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
- Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“1 out of 8 caregiver records checked did not have the following trainings available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Emergency preparedness -Medication Administration”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was providing care of 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A second caregiver was added to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“One caregiver was missing 3 hours of pre-service training to meet the requirement of 8 hours prior to being counted in child/caregiver ratio. A second caregiver was missing the orientation statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's products certification was not completed timely. It was last completed on 8/31/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2021
746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth Toys
“As per caregivers, cloth toys in the infant classroom are being machine washed every two or three weeks. Two of the cloth toys were observed to be in use during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Path Day School
Is Learning Path Day School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 8, 2018.
When was Learning Path Day School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Path Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Path Day School care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning Path Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Path Day School'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 Path Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 631-2508 to ask.
What is Learning Path Day School's phone number?
(956) 631-2508.
Where is Learning Path Day School?
3103 W Alberta Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Albatros Colegio Infantil #2, 0.2 miles away.