Little Bright Minds Child Developement Center 2
120 E 6th St, San Juan, TX
The Learning Express
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About The Learning Express
The Learning Express is a licensed child care center in San Juan, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 17, 2024, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| 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 | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Express 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 Learning Express
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1789679
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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May 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Director is missing most current CPR/First Aid training. Last CPR/First Aid training expired on 10/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was observed attending to six children aged 6 months, 7 months, 10 months, 18 months, 21 months, and 21 months. However, a single caregiver is only permitted to care for four children within this age group. Note: This was resolved by relocating the two children, each 21 months old, to a different room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was not a fire drill practiced in the month of April. Note: Fire drill was practiced during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection is expired, the last inspection was conducted on October 18th 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection is expired, the inspection was last conducted on November 19th 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Fire drill was not documented.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Center director is not maintaining attendance records.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“Director does not have proof of the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant head trauma and understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
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
“A group of eleven children were left unspervised briefly when caregiver stepped out of classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“Director does not have proof of the following training: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant head trauma and understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have proof of orientation or pre service training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Employment affidavit was not available for two employees.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Center director is not maintaining attendance records.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
“License was not posted during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Children sign in and out log is not being maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratios does not have pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Employees list was not current. NOTE: It was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“Director does not have the required transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Express
Is The Learning Express licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 17, 2024.
When was The Learning Express last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Express had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Learning Express care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Express accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Express' hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Express cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 702-7106 to ask.
What is The Learning Express' phone number?
(956) 702-7106.
Where is The Learning Express?
617 S Veterans Blvd, San Juan, TX 78589. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Academy Daycare Center II, under 0.1 miles away.