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Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center

7055 Old Military Rd, Brownsville, TX 785205.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2011

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About Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center

Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 24, 2011, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 8:30 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
7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
SundayNot 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 capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rubber Ducky Child 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1234246
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/14/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle has not been serviced since September 2023 at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 4/16/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

  2. Jan 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

  3. Mar 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “4 children's files were evaluated and 1 did not have a health statement on file at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “8 month old infant did not have a written feeding instruction signed by the parent of health care professional on file at the of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

  4. Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

  5. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loosefill in the slide's use zone is less than the required 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “Water was not served with the afternoon snack.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

  7. May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      “Validation is not being validated every 3 months. Last validation was done on 2/17/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023

  10. Jan 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Observed a volunteer present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check run by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety

      “The operation went on a field trip and there were no signed permission forms from the parent or identifiable shirt or name on the children at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “At the time of inspection toddler classroom is being used as a storage room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The operation went on a field trip with a total of 11 children and 2 staff; however the transportation vehicle is only an 8 passenger vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/19/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 3/2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 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 Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center

Is Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 24, 2011.

When was Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 541-8054 to ask.

What is Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center's phone number?

(956) 541-8054.

Where is Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center?

7055 Old Military Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520. The nearest other daycare we list is Mickey's Daycare, 2.6 miles away.

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