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Little Helper's Daycare

1036 Acacia Ave, Alamo, TX 785164.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
22
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2011

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About Little Helper's Daycare

Little Helper's Daycare is a licensed child care center in Alamo, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 10, 2011, for up to 22 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 3 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 subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
22 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity22 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Helper's Daycare 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.
Hidalgo 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 Little Helper's Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
22 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1282666
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “One of the employee records was not available to review at the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  3. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Two of four files reviewed were missing the affidavit of employment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “One of four files reviewed was missing acknowledgment of operational policies and immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “No feeding instructions were available for two infants in care no yet ready for table food.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “One file was missing 7 hours of annual training for her most recent training year.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023

  5. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 10/08/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Grass in parts of the playground is overgrown.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022

  7. Jun 17, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “Based on the information found during the investigation this standard was violated.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022

  8. Apr 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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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Questions about Little Helper's Daycare

Is Little Helper's Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 10, 2011.

When was Little Helper's Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Helper's Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Little Helper's Daycare care for?

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

Does Little Helper's Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Helper's Daycare'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 Little Helper's Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 961-4394 to ask.

What is Little Helper's Daycare's phone number?

(956) 961-4394.

Where is Little Helper's Daycare?

1036 Acacia Ave, Alamo, TX 78516. The nearest other daycare we list is Farias Head Start Center, 0.1 miles away.

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