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Little Ruby's Learning Center

413 W Santa Rosa Ave, Edcouch, TX 785385.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024

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About Little Ruby's Learning Center

Little Ruby's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Edcouch, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 17, 2024, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity66 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Ruby's Learning Center 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 Ruby's Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1780716
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 12 visits
  1. Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Two employees are not current with training for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS); and Understanding early childhood brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A caregiver left a group of 7 children briefly unsupervised when she stepped out of the classroom to open front door of the building that was locked.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

      “Written operation policies are incomplete: Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5; If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto injectors and procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

  7. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “An 11 month old was seen in the play yard with a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when blanket was removed from the play yard.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational polices were reviewed, the section regarding physical acitivity was missing fromt he policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

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 Ruby's Learning Center

Is Little Ruby's Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 17, 2024.

When was Little Ruby's Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Ruby's Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Ruby's Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Ruby's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Ruby's Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Ruby's Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 255-4238 to ask.

What is Little Ruby's Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 255-4238.

Where is Little Ruby's Learning Center?

413 W Santa Rosa Ave, Edcouch, TX 78538. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Kollege Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

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