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5509 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX
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Loving Angels Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 12, 2010, for up to 55 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (Texas Rising Star Center) |
| More | Founded 2009 |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Loving Angels Child Development 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).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
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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746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Observed ceiling tiles in toddler area, and restrooms with water marks on tiles a tile was curved downwards appearing to look filed with water. An air vent ceiling latch was observed to have dust accumulation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Observed two garbage bins with trash accessible to children, not covered with appropriate lids. Outdoor area observed with trash in play area. CORRECTED at inspection when lids were placed on trash bins. Outdoor trash was picked up before children exited for outdoor play time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“1 out of 2 records reviewed was missing 10 pre-service training hours for a non exempt employee within 90 days of hire date.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
“Caregiver stated the director was the one in charge but was not present.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Observed diaper change done by caregiver for the children. The teacher did not wash her hands or childs hands after diapering and in between each child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Six staff files were reviewed: two files are missing translation / equivalence of foreign diplomas, one file is missing a valid high school diploma and one file is missing a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Children in the prek room were watching PJ masks.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Six staff files were reviewed: two files are missing translation / equivalence of foreign diplomas, one file is missing a valid high school diploma and one file is missing a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Children in the prek room were watching PJ masks.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following items: -Vision and Hearing Screening Policy -Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Policy -Employee's Vaccines Policy”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two out of four staff training reviewed have certificates for CPR training completed online without hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 12, 2010.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 5 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.
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 618-1090 to ask.
(956) 618-1090.
3615 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Child of Mine Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.