Rhema's Learning Center
2402 Buddy Owens Ave, Mcallen, TX
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New Horizons Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 30, 2020, 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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
New Horizons Learning Academy 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).
State record
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
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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746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“The operation had 73 children in care at the operation, including 8 infants. The operations capacity is 66 due to limited outdoor space. *Children were picked up by parents/guardians and sent home during inspection*”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“Based on evidence gathered during the course of the investigation, a child was released to an individual without the recording of identity.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed with water damage. Vents were also observed covered in dust and debris.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
“Only one opportunity for outdoor play was observed.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Handwashing was not observed before children ate breakfast.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“Menu was observed not being followed.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Infants ranging from 5 months to 12 months were observed watching t.v.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“A child was observed alone down a hallway in the restroom and was asking for assistance with no caregiver around.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“Infants were observed in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“Activity plans were not posted in 3 classrooms. Activity plans were posted in 2 classrooms with a date of October 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2507(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
“Two classrooms were observed with not enough play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Infants were combined with older children. The youngest child was 5 months while the oldest was 5 years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“2 staff files were not available for review. 1 staff file was missing an affidavit and a preemployment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Water was not observed available during breakfast.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“There was no space between the cots used by the children during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The electrical outlets did not have covers in a classroom used by children under the age of five years old. Corrected at Inspection: The covers were placed in the outlets.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“There were two infants asleep in a restrictive device (car seat). The infants were covered with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to notify CCR within the required timeframe about an injury to a child that required treatment by a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
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
“There were two infants unsupervised at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Two classrooms were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles. There were staples on the carpet in a classroom. Note: The staples were removed from the carpet.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Four ceiling tiles in the operation were observed with water stains. The vents in one of the classrooms was observed with dust and debris.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 19 children. The specified age for the group was 3 years old which allows 15 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 Feb 15, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area was observed with trash (multiple pieces of paper, leaves, pieces of broken chalk, and confetti). Corrected at Inspection: The playground floor was cleaned during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff training records were not available for review for 3 caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 30, 2020.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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.
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 618-5437 to ask.
(956) 618-5437.
5253 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Rhema's Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.