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Mercedes Head Start

950 W 6th St, Mercedes, TX 785704.3· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
182
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2019
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About Mercedes Head Start

Mercedes Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mercedes, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 23, 2019, for up to 182 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
182 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity182 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mercedes Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $133 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 Mercedes Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
182 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1672907- 5371
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person

      “Based on the information gathered, two staff members failed to follow program policies and procedures to release children when releasing a child to an unauthorized individual.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

  4. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play

      “Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

  9. Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Facility did not use good judgement when allowing 63 children and 8 staff members to be outside using one playground structure.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play

      “Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

  10. Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Mercedes Head Start

Is Mercedes Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 23, 2019.

When was Mercedes Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mercedes Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Mercedes Head Start care for?

182, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Mercedes Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mercedes Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mercedes Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 825-5132 to ask.

What is Mercedes Head Start's phone number?

(956) 825-5132.

Where is Mercedes Head Start?

950 W 6th St, Mercedes, TX 78570. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Tots Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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