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Rhema's Learning Center

2402 Buddy Owens Ave, McAllen, TX 785044.7· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
242
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2011

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About

About Rhema's Learning Center

Rhema's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 4, 2011, for up to 242 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:50 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
242 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:50 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:50 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:50 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:50 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:50 AM to 6:30 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 capacity242 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rhema's 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 Rhema's Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
242 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1370087
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “The infant daily report is not being shared with the parents.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

  3. Apr 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety

      “A caregiver hired on 10/06/22 was missing 8 hours of Preservice training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

  5. Dec 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      “There was no current activity plan for the PreK3 group. The last activity plan was from October 2022. Corrected at Inspection: The current activity plan was posted in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Several cots used by the children during naptime were not labeled with their name.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Three rail vents in the hallway were observed with dust and debris. A ceiling panel in one of the classrooms was observed with water stains.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Training records were not available for review for some staff.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “There was no current fire inspection conducted in the operation. The last fire inspection was on 4/06/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “There was no Emergency Medical Information for 11 children who are transported from school in the transportation vehicle. Corrected at Inspection: The emergency medical information for all the children was obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1317(c)(3) - Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool

      “Three personnel files reviewed did not have the assessment tool for several training certificates.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One personnel file did not have an affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022

  7. Jan 11, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “The transportation vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A section of the unitary surfacing material was observed with three exposed nails/screws which are a risk to the children during outdoor play. The slide structure was observed with bird feces. Corrected at Inspection. The screws were removed and the slide structure was cleaned.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Some training records were not available for review for some caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022

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 Rhema's Learning Center

Is Rhema's Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 4, 2011.

When was Rhema's Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rhema's Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 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 Rhema's Learning Center care for?

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

Does Rhema's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rhema's Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:50 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rhema's Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 682-3933 to ask.

What is Rhema's Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 682-3933.

Where is Rhema's Learning Center?

2402 Buddy Owens Ave, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Heaven Place, under 0.1 miles away.

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