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Rocking Horse Learning Center #2

17509 N FM 88, Elsa, TX 785433.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2009

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About Rocking Horse Learning Center #2

Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 is a licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 20, 2009, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
76 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 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).

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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 Rocking Horse Learning Center #2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#985386
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Director's is missing the following required trainings for the annual year 5/22/2024-5/22/2025: Building Safety, Allergic Reactions, Medication Administration, and Emergency Preparedness.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

  3. Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “The playground area in the back of the building needs maintenance, the grass has outgrown.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024

  4. Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed. Lunch menu for today indicated children were having stew meat, rice, mixed vegetables and peaches. Children were served hot dogs, french fries and apples for lunch. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider updated menu.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One staff member is missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022

  7. Sep 8, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 14.5-30 hours of annual training. Three staff training records are missing trainings on the following topics: -Management -Transportation -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “Weekly Menu is posted, however, food items served during lunch do not match items listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “Information for a child with a diagnosed food allergy is not posted in kitchen nor classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

      “Operation does not have written lesson plans. Daily schedule for all ages indicates children have the choice of education or video movie 7-8am and 5-5:30 PM. Daily schedule does not indicate when physical activity takes place. Infant-age children have not been participating in outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “Operational Policies were reviewed and missing the following: (8) Suspencion and Expulsion Policy (15) Water Activities Policy (18) Physical Activity and Outdoor Play Policy (19) Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Policy (27) Health Check Policy”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

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

      “Fire Extinguisher is missing from Transportation Vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Four children's records were reviewed. One is missing an emergency food allergy plan and a second one is missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Feeding instruction for an infant-age child were last reviewed / signed by parent on 7/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

  8. Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 9, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Operation did not notify Child Care Regulation after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “Operation did not notified parents after becoming aware that a child or an employee contracted a communicable disease deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022

  10. Oct 19, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Three caregivers need CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Facility does not have a current Health Inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 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 Rocking Horse Learning Center #2

Is Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 20, 2009.

When was Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 care for?

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

Does Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rocking Horse Learning Center #2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rocking Horse Learning Center #2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 262-2000 to ask.

What is Rocking Horse Learning Center #2's phone number?

(956) 262-2000.

Where is Rocking Horse Learning Center #2?

17509 N FM 88, Elsa, TX 78543.

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