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Sanjuanita Cantu

McAllen, TX 78503 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$131
year first permitted
2023

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About Sanjuanita Cantu

Sanjuanita Cantu is a home daycare in McAllen, Texas. It is registered with the state (since June 28, 2023), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours

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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sanjuanita Cantu has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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 Sanjuanita Cantu

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1776478
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.901 - Personnel Records

      “Personnel file is missing notarized affidavit, ID, High School diploma or equivalent, and Orientation statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Operation's playground has an ant pile and AC unit is accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  3. Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

      “Pediatric First Aid/ CPR was not renewed by experiation date. 4/29/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025

  4. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Three children records did not have a date of admission.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024

  6. Jun 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)

      “Training certificates were not available for review for primary caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “Operational policies developed by the operation were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

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 Sanjuanita Cantu

Is Sanjuanita Cantu licensed?

Yes. Sanjuanita Cantu is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued June 28, 2023. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sanjuanita Cantu last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sanjuanita Cantu had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Sanjuanita Cantu care for?

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

Does Sanjuanita Cantu accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sanjuanita Cantu's hours?

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

How much does Sanjuanita Cantu cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 225-8201 to ask.

What is Sanjuanita Cantu's phone number?

(956) 225-8201.

Where is Sanjuanita Cantu?

McAllen, TX 78503. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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