Stonegate Angel Care
1604 S Texas Blvd, Alice, TX
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Mary R. Garcia Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 156
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About Mary R. Garcia Learning Center
Mary R. Garcia Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alice, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 11, 2020, for up to 156 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 156 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 156 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mary R. Garcia Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jim Wells County has a median price of $153 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$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Mary R. Garcia Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 156 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1694861- 9871
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 28, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection that was observed to be expired during the inspection, was not provided to show an updated and current inspection was completed by the inspection due date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One out of ten employee records evaluated had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was not a required Food Allergy Emergency Plan in a child's file that is allgergic to cinnamon.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2024Visit2 rules cited
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
“One caregiver was conducting janitorial duties at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.3607(5) - Critical Injury - Ensure Supervision of All Children
“A caregiver did not have visual awareness of the children in care at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first kit that was observed , was found to be incomplete. Missing were band aids and The Guide to First Aid.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Of the ten children's files reviewed, one did not have the date of admission specified. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Employee List is not current. This was correected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) verification form is not current. This form is to be completed annually. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In one of the Toddler rooms, the storage doors under the sink were unlocked. In the storage contained chemicals that were accessible to the children. This was corrected when brought to the caregivers attention who immediately locked the storage doors.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“In serveral classrooms the napping mats were arranged to closely and did not allow the easy access to a walkway for staff or children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“In several of the classrooms observed, the children s nap mats were not labeled or numbered.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“Six classrooms did not have a working smoke detector. In one classroom, the smoke detector was seen on a shelf. A battery was in the smoke detector but it was not working.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
- Aug 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mary R. Garcia Learning Center
Is Mary R. Garcia Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 11, 2020.
When was Mary R. Garcia Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mary R. Garcia Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Mary R. Garcia Learning Center care for?
156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mary R. Garcia Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mary R. Garcia Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mary R. Garcia Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 717-1132 to ask.
What is Mary R. Garcia Learning Center's phone number?
(361) 717-1132.
Where is Mary R. Garcia Learning Center?
3051 Old Kingsville Rd, Alice, TX 78332. The nearest other daycare we list is Stonegate Angel Care, 1 miles away.