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Michelle's Playhouse

McAllen, TX 78504 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$131
year first permitted
2004

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About Michelle's Playhouse

Michelle's Playhouse is a licensed group home daycare in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 23, 2004, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 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-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Michelle's Playhouse 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).

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 Michelle's Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2004
License number
#832153
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A fire drill was last conducted on 3/2/26. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection with an exit time of 32 seconds.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly

      “The carbon monoxide detector was last tested on 3/2/26. *The carbon monoxide detector was tested and observed functioning during inspection*”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Bird droppings were observed on play equipment, seating and flooring in the outdoor area. Nails were observed sticking out on the back fence and gate posing a hazard for children. Rusted metal and paint were obserevd falling from a window AC unit at child height posing a hazard. Dust and debris was obserevd on the T.V and shelving in the licensed space.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  3. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “A child's record did not have a health statement. The child's admission date is 8/04/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

  5. Oct 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policy did not include the Promotion of Physical Activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022

  6. Dec 2, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “A child enrolled on 8/26/19 did not have a health statement in the record.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The Primary Caregiver did not have the following required annual training topics for the training period, 3/2020-3/2021: (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

      “The primary caregiver did not have a current transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “The assistant caregiver conducted a CPR Training online.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1305(a) - Caregivers Annual Training-counted in ratio more than 10 times in a training year

      “The assistant caregiver did not have the required annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

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 Michelle's Playhouse

Is Michelle's Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 23, 2004.

When was Michelle's Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Michelle's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 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 Michelle's Playhouse care for?

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

Does Michelle's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Michelle's Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Michelle's Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 739-8095 to ask.

What is Michelle's Playhouse's phone number?

(956) 739-8095.

Where is Michelle's Playhouse?

McAllen, TX 78504. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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