Smart Kids Learning Center
217 S Indiana Ave, Weslaco, TX
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Maelee's Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Maelee's Learning Academy
Maelee's Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 17, 2020, for up to 51 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 51 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 | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Maelee's Learning Academy 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.
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 Maelee's Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1698595
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“There were no time sheets available for the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, there are concerns that children are being grabbed inappropriately by the arms”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The director did not use good judgement by using backpacks as a form of determining if the children had gone home.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
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
“Based on the investigation it was determined that a child was not properly supervised and left outside in the playground area alone.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The local licensing office was not notified that a child had been left outside on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Apr 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
“A staff file does not have proof of education and TB test results.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022
- Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Maelee's Learning Academy
Is Maelee's Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 17, 2020.
When was Maelee's Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maelee's Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Maelee's Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Maelee's Learning Academy'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 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 447-0144 to ask.
What is Maelee's Learning Academy's phone number?
(956) 447-0144.
Where is Maelee's Learning Academy?
702 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.