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Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care
Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 25, 2008, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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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 | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care 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 Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #896108
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“Three employee records were reviewed for HASA purposes and one was missing two trainings for annual year 2/5/2022-2/05/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.3117(8) - Food Service and Preparation - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Separate from Food
“Disinfectant and cleaning solution were observed on the kitchen counter next to food preparation area. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from the food preparation area and stored them in an area inaccessible to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 14, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“Disinfectant and cleaning solutions were observed on the kitchen counter next to food preparation area. Cleaning solution was also observed on the floor of the kitchen area, which is accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“Two out two staff training records reviewed are missing training on communicable diseases.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“Health/Vaccination records for a kitten were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care
Is Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 25, 2008.
When was Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care 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 Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 502-9140 to ask.
What is Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care's phone number?
(956) 502-9140.
Where is Lizette Castillo dba Luna's Day Care?
Pharr, TX 78577. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.