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Pharr, TX 78577 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lil Leaders Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 26
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Lil Leaders Learning Academy
Lil Leaders Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 2, 2025, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil Leaders Learning Academy 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 Lil Leaders Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1812978
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection has expired the inspection was last done on 3/12/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“Outdoor playground was inspected there were broken toys and trash bins accessible to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
“Proof of requested background check was missing for one of the staff members.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation did not notify licensing that they removed classrooms and changed classrooms around. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation was remeasured and the center provided new map and evacuation map.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Leaders Learning Academy
Is Lil Leaders Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 2, 2025.
When was Lil Leaders Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Leaders Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Lil Leaders Learning Academy care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil Leaders Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lil Leaders Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Leaders Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 502-2538 to ask.
What is Lil Leaders Learning Academy's phone number?
(956) 502-2538.
Where is Lil Leaders Learning Academy?
1000 E Bus Highway 83 Ste I Ste J, Pharr, TX 78577.