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The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall

803 W Frio St, Pearsall, TX 78061
licensed capacity
159
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2015
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About The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall

The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall is a licensed child care center in Pearsall, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 31, 2015, for up to 159 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 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-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
159 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Frio County has a median price of $171 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.
Frio County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1577557
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 18 visits
  1. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “An infant was left unsupervised when both caregivers stepped out of the room for a brief moment. This was corrected at inspection when supervision was addressed with the staff members. Additional trainings will be provided regarding supervision along with a Performance Improvement Needed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Nov 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on information gathered during the investigation, caregiver used harsh tones and words when discipling a child in care. Caregiver took a child's snack away before child was done eating as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

  2. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 27, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “A child was observed watching a program on the iPad with headphones during mealtime. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the iPad and headphones from the table.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 20, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “Based on interviews conducted a caregiver is using inappropriate discipline and statements while redirecting children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “One child was observed to be separated from his classmates for an extended period of time throughout the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021

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 The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall

Is The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 31, 2015.

When was The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 11 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 The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall care for?

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

Does The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 334-9290 to ask.

What is The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall's phone number?

(830) 334-9290.

Where is The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall?

803 W Frio St, Pearsall, TX 78061. The nearest other daycare we list is CPLC MSHS Pearsall, under 0.1 miles away.

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