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Royal Education Center

2001 S Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX 785774.2· 117 reviews
licensed capacity
183
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2018

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About Royal Education Center

Royal Education Center is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 17, 2018, for up to 183 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 4 weeks to 13 years old
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
6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
183 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 weeks to 13 years old
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentArt, music, yoga, circle time
StaffCPR-certified staff
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetySecure entry systems
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4-Star)
Licensed capacity183 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Royal Education 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 Royal Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
183 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1681999
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 16 visits
  1. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The childrens product certification was expired it had not been reviewed since 10/17/2023. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the product list was reviewed on line the form was signed and dated with todays date.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “In the after school classroom the children were observed using tablets and phone not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. Discussed with caregivers children can use electronic devices but it must be for educational purposes, not video games.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One of the ten caregiver records reviewed was missing the communicable diseases training for HASA purposes for the training year 8/30/21-8/30/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

  4. Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      “During nap time the children mats were arranged to where children and caregivers could not walk between mats. Children were stepping on mats to walk to the restroom. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved children to another classroom to arrange the mats to where the children and caregivers can walk around the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Cleaning supplies in the infant room were under the sink accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from under the sink and put them on a shelf making them inaccessible to the children”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on November 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Royal Education Center

Is Royal Education Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 17, 2018.

When was Royal Education Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Royal Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Royal Education Center care for?

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

Does Royal Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Royal Education Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Royal Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 666-9011 to ask.

What is Royal Education Center's phone number?

(956) 666-9011.

Where is Royal Education Center?

2001 S Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX 78577. The nearest other daycare we list is LEMI Oaks Early Education Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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