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Mari's Learning Center

208 W Arcadilo Padilla St, Elsa, TX 78543
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2016

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About Mari's Learning Center

Mari's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 5, 2016, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mari's Learning 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Mari's Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1626363
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 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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  1. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 17, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “Twelve passenger transportation van does not have an electronic child safety alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Napping mats are not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      “The school-age playground has a see-saw 3 ft away from a tea cup merry-go-round and 2ft away from a playground passenger bus. Younger playground has merry-go-cycle 2 ft from a play structure with a slide.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “One of the toilets in the school-age room is out of service. Changing mat in the toddle room was torn. Note: changing was replaced with a new during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Three out of six staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Safe Sleep / SIDS / Early Brain Development -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Mari's Learning Center

Is Mari's Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 5, 2016.

When was Mari's Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mari's Learning Center 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 Mari's Learning Center care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mari's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mari's Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mari's Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 262-9002 to ask.

What is Mari's Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 262-9002.

Where is Mari's Learning Center?

208 W Arcadilo Padilla St, Elsa, TX 78543.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).