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Brownsville, TX 78520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Mermaid III Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Little Mermaid III Day Care Center
Little Mermaid III Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 22, 2004, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Mermaid III 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 III Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #832777
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
- Jun 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Mermaid III Day Care Center
Is Little Mermaid III Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 22, 2004.
When was Little Mermaid III Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Mermaid III Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 III Day Care Center care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Mermaid III Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Mermaid III Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Mermaid III Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 542-2331 to ask.
What is Little Mermaid III Day Care Center's phone number?
(956) 542-2331.
Where is Little Mermaid III Day Care Center?
4885 Paredes Ln Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.