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Brownsville, TX 78520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Escuelita Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About The Escuelita Learning Center
The Escuelita Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 2024, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
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 | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Escuelita Learning 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 The Escuelita Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1759510
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Transportation 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
“During the investigation it was learned that children who are not yet 12 years old were transported in the front seat of the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“During the investigation it was found that children who are too young and small to sit in a vehicle without a booster/car seat were transported without the appropriate seats. It was also found that more children were transported than the seatbelts available in the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
Dec 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“One caregiver was supervising children in 2 rooms. A second caregiver was supervising children in another 2 rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The most recent fire drill was completed on 09/11/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/5/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The most recent health inspection was completed on 10/31/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Two of four files reviewed were missing acknowledgement of orientation. One was completed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
Sep 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vehicle transports 8 people including the driver. There is no child safety alarm in the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
- Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“A 10 month old infant who is not yet walking independently is sleeping in a map.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“A toddler child in care was sleeping on an oversize stuffed animal.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
- May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“A five month old was left unsupervised in the infant room. The center has an open concept. The child can be heard from other areas in the center but there was no caregiver in charge of the child.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“The children were divided into two groups for naptime. One in each classroom. There was one caregiver supervising both groups.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest children in care in a classroom. The youngest child in the group was 8 months old. The oldest child was 3 years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The staff records were incomplete during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
- Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
“The interest centers have not been set up.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Escuelita Learning Center
Is The Escuelita Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 2024.
When was The Escuelita Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Escuelita Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Escuelita Learning Center care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Escuelita Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Escuelita Learning Center's hours?
Every day, 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Escuelita Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 408-7433 to ask.
What is The Escuelita Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 408-7433.
Where is The Escuelita Learning Center?
334 Morningside Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is El Jardin De Ninos, 0.4 miles away.