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St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest

1001 E. Van Buren Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2023

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About St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest

St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 24, 2023, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest 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 St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1765918
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.2503(1) - Toddler Care Area - Allow Individual and Group Times

      “Observed that two classrooms were not set up for children to use.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

  3. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 26, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit

      “Based on the information gathered, there were no employment affidavits available for five individuals that were present.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, Child Care Regulations was not notified in writing within five days when director was no longer employed at facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was no orientation training for five individuals counted in child/caregiver ratios.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising children do not have a pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals present supervising children did not have pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Based on the information gathered during investigation, individuals supervising infants don't have documented training to provide care for children under the age of 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was no proof of education requirements available for review at the time of the inspection for five individuals present counted in child/caregiver ratios.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Facility has not submitted background checks for five individuals that were present at the operation counted in child/caregiver ratios.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

  5. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “There was no current fire inspection as the last one had expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025

  7. Jan 21, 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 16, 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 24, 2025

  8. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “A caregivers file does not have proof of education.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

  3. Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest

Is St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 24, 2023.

When was St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 230-0113 to ask.

What is St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest's phone number?

(956) 230-0113.

Where is St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest?

1001 E. Van Buren Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Minds Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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