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5850 Padre Island Hwy, Brownsville, TX
3.3· 23 reviews
Little Mermaid Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Little Mermaid Day Care Center
Little Mermaid Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 6, 1999, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 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 | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Mermaid Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Little Mermaid Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #415686
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 1/10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Annual children's product certificate has not been updated. Last updated on 1/06/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
- May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
“Two of nap mats are arranged with the sleeping side to the floor.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Mermaid Day Care Center
Is Little Mermaid Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 6, 1999.
When was Little Mermaid Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Mermaid Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Mermaid Day Care Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Mermaid Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Mermaid Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Mermaid Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 831-2161 to ask.
What is Little Mermaid Day Care Center's phone number?
(956) 831-2161.
Where is Little Mermaid Day Care Center?
683 N Central Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidzland Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.