Early Child Care Center of Harlingen 2
1636 Clark St, Harlingen, TX
Play and Learn Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Play and Learn Day Care Center
Play and Learn Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 2, 2006, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Teachers and support staff thoroughly trained in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play and Learn Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Play and Learn Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #864635
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
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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- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Play and Learn Day Care Center
Is Play and Learn Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 2, 2006.
When was Play and Learn Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play and Learn Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Play and Learn Day Care Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Play and Learn Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play and Learn Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play and Learn Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 425-3527 to ask.
What is Play and Learn Day Care Center's phone number?
(956) 425-3527.
Where is Play and Learn Day Care Center?
1701 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is Valley Learning Center for Kids, 0.2 miles away.