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Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center
Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 28, 2005, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM
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 | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 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 IV 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 IV 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
- 2005
- License number
- #849802
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Dec 30, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center
Is Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 28, 2005.
When was Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 IV 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 IV Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 546-4664 to ask.
What is Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center's phone number?
(956) 546-4664.
Where is Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center?
335 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Kids Child Care, 0.3 miles away.