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Tender Years Playschool

980 N Reagan St, San Benito, TX 785865.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2007

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About

About Tender Years Playschool

Tender Years Playschool is a licensed child care center in San Benito, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 26, 2007, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
110 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
SaturdayNot listed
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 capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Years Playschool 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 Tender Years Playschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#861677
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “There was a mop bucket with dirty water inside the infant room and accessible to the infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the director removed it from the classroom.)”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Tender Years Playschool

Is Tender Years Playschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 26, 2007.

When was Tender Years Playschool last inspected?

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

Has Tender Years Playschool had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Tender Years Playschool care for?

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

Does Tender Years Playschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tender Years Playschool's hours?

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

How much does Tender Years Playschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 361-8977 to ask.

What is Tender Years Playschool's phone number?

(956) 361-8977.

Where is Tender Years Playschool?

980 N Reagan St, San Benito, TX 78586. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center, 0.2 miles away.

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