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5850 Padre Island Hwy, Brownsville, TX
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Small World Educational Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Small World Educational Center
Small World Educational Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 6, 2013, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small World Educational 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Small World Educational Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1502197
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 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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- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“Two of four files reviewed were missing topics which are required annually.Both files were missing Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Communicable Diseases, including immunizations, Administering Medications and Handling, Storing and dispozing of Hazardous Materials. One file was also missing Preventing and respoinding to Emergncies Due to Food or an Allergic Reaction.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“Transportation vehicles had four expired booster seats. NOTE: CORRECTED at the time of inspection as booster seats were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2023Visit3 rules cited
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
“The operation's policy on the release of children does not include how to verify the identity of a person to whom they release a child from a transportation vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The driver forgot a child was not in the vehicle and left the school.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.4101 - Release of Children
“A child was released to school personnel at a school the child does not attend.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“A piece of playground equipment is broken and needs to be either removed or repaired. Children will not be allowed to use it if not repaired.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
- Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Educational Center
Is Small World Educational Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 6, 2013.
When was Small World Educational Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Educational Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Small World Educational Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small World Educational Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Educational Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small World Educational Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 838-0144 to ask.
What is Small World Educational Center's phone number?
(956) 838-0144.
Where is Small World Educational Center?
5601 Paso Real Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is D J Lerma Head Start Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.