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118 S Main St, La Feria, TX
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Maelee's Learning Academy 5
- licensed capacity
- 53
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Maelee's Learning Academy 5
Maelee's Learning Academy 5 is a licensed child care center in La Feria, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 21, 2023, for up to 53 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
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
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 | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Maelee's Learning Academy 5 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 Maelee's Learning Academy 5
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1777577
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
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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- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Observed infants hands were not washed after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Observed a child arrive to facility and sat down to eat breakfast without washing hands.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“Director is not maintaining a sign in and out log. Note: last available sign in was on 8/4/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Changing table was not sanitized after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Observed a caregiver changing a diaper and did not wash hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Observed that a child had a diaper change and child's hands were not washed afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregivers file does not have proof of pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
- Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Aug 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Observed a group of 14 children napping and the youngest child is 14 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2023
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Maelee's Learning Academy 5
Is Maelee's Learning Academy 5 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 21, 2023.
When was Maelee's Learning Academy 5 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maelee's Learning Academy 5 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 7 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 Maelee's Learning Academy 5 care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Maelee's Learning Academy 5 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Maelee's Learning Academy 5's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Maelee's Learning Academy 5 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 797-5466 to ask.
What is Maelee's Learning Academy 5's phone number?
(956) 797-5466.
Where is Maelee's Learning Academy 5?
132 W Oleander Ave, La Feria, TX 78559. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cubs Academy, under 0.1 miles away.