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Mcallen, TX 78503 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Roots Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Little Roots Learning Center
Little Roots Learning Center is a licensed group home daycare in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 28, 2026, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpen until 10 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Roots Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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 Little Roots Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1832306
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Grass in the playground area is overgrown.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Outdoor space has multiple accessible hazards including: AC unit, ant pile, fence with peeling paint and protruding nails, broken glass, tools, a ladder and planks and pieces of wood.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“Operation does not have a written emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
747.3803(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“First aid kit is missing thermometer.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
747.501(8)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
“Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (3) Medications policy; (8)(A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (8)(B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will (8)(C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (10) Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards online (B)Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website; and (11) Your emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
747.2104(b) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor and Active Play
“Daily schedule does not meet the required minimum time for outdoor play and physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Little Roots Learning Center
Is Little Roots Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 28, 2026.
When was Little Roots Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Roots Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Roots Learning Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Roots Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Roots Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Roots Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 993-0477 to ask.
What is Little Roots Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 993-0477.
Where is Little Roots Learning Center?
McAllen, TX 78503. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.