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Pekes Kidz Learning Center

2321 Galveston Ave Ste 50, McAllen, TX 78501
licensed capacity
31
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024

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About Pekes Kidz Learning Center

Pekes Kidz Learning Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 2024, for up to 31 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pekes Kidz Learning Center 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.
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 Pekes Kidz Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
31 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1785517
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jan 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Three records for children were reviewed. 2 records were missing Parents rights form 2987.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026

  2. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Diaper changing mat in the infant room has a cloth cover and non-absorbent/lining is torn.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Four children's files were reviewed: one file is missin immunization records, one file is missing infant-feeding instructions, two are missing health statements and two are missing parent's rights statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024

  4. Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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

      “An infant-age child was observed asleep in a rocker. Note: During inspection provider brought the child's crib into the room and transfered child to the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

  6. Oct 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “One out of three staff records reviewed is a missing a copy of high school diploma or equivalent.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Three out of four children's files reviewed are missing health statements and immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

  7. Sep 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “No fire drills, CO/Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguisher Checks were documented. Note: Provided indicated a fire drill was conducted on 09/04/2023 but was not documented in error. During inspection, provider completed a CO / Smoke Detector and Fire Extinguisher Check. Checks and fire drill were documented during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      “Monthly inspections of the active play space and equipment have not been documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

  8. Aug 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

      “There are no smoke detectors in the infant and toddler rooms. Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023

    • TransportationMedium risk

      746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation

      “Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: -Transportation Policy -The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play -Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care -Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      “Report for health inspection conducted on 06/23/2023 was not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023

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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Questions about Pekes Kidz Learning Center

Is Pekes Kidz Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 2024.

When was Pekes Kidz Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pekes Kidz Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Pekes Kidz Learning Center care for?

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

Does Pekes Kidz Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pekes Kidz Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Pekes Kidz Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 322-5594 to ask.

What is Pekes Kidz Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 322-5594.

Where is Pekes Kidz Learning Center?

2321 Galveston Ave Ste 50, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Thigpen Zavala Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

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