Karen's Day Care
Pharr, TX 78577 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Maria Alonso
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 1990
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About
About Maria Alonso
Maria Alonso is a home daycare in Pharr, Texas. It is registered with the state (since May 25, 1990), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Maria Alonso 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).
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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 Maria Alonso
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1990
- License number
- #253889
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“Primary caregiver was missing training hours from the 30 hours that are required.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Reviewed children records and were missing admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“Reviewed primary caregiver records and is missing 25 training hours out of the 30 hours required annually.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Dec 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
“Outdoor play area's grass was not maintained properly, the grass needs to be cut.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Maria Alonso
Is Maria Alonso licensed?
Yes. Maria Alonso is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued May 25, 1990. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Maria Alonso last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maria Alonso had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 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 Maria Alonso care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Maria Alonso accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Maria Alonso's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Maria Alonso cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 702-1609 to ask.
What is Maria Alonso's phone number?
(956) 702-1609.
Where is Maria Alonso?
Pharr, TX 78577. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.