Smart Kids Learning Center
217 S Indiana Ave, Weslaco, TX
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The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 86
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 30, 2012, for up to 86 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Patch Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 86 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1450527
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
“There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
Feb 9, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
“A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Patch Early Learning Center
Is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 30, 2012.
When was The Growing Patch Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Patch Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Growing Patch Early Learning Center care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Growing Patch Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Patch Early Learning Center'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 The Growing Patch Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 376-6730 to ask.
What is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 376-6730.
Where is The Growing Patch Early Learning Center?
713 S Missouri Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596. The nearest other daycare we list is Maelee's Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.