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McAllen Learning Center & Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About McAllen Learning Center & Daycare
McAllen Learning Center & Daycare is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 29, 2021, for up to 66 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
McAllen Learning Center & Daycare 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 McAllen Learning Center & Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1716307
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Nov 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver hired on 8/23/23 was missing 7 hours out of the 24 annual required training hours for training period, 8/23/23-8/23/24.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
Nov 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The most recent fire inspection was not available for review. The personnel record for an employee was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
Nov 13, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.4507(2)(A) - Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
“The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2023Complaint investigation2 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
“A child was unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
May 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
- Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
Nov 7, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Two caregivers did not have a training records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A new caregiver did not have a First Aid Training and was unsupervised with a group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“The infant caregivers ignored a crying infant for a high number of minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vehicle being used does not have a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Five infants were not strapped on their seats on the high elevated table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The activity plan for the toddler and 4-year-old classroom was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The outlets in the toddler classroom were not covered. Corrected at Inspection: The outlets were covered.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about McAllen Learning Center & Daycare
Is McAllen Learning Center & Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 29, 2021.
When was McAllen Learning Center & Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has McAllen Learning Center & Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 McAllen Learning Center & Daycare care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does McAllen Learning Center & Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are McAllen Learning Center & Daycare'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 McAllen Learning Center & Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 322-5623 to ask.
What is McAllen Learning Center & Daycare's phone number?
(956) 322-5623.
Where is McAllen Learning Center & Daycare?
1020 Martin Ave, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.