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The Learning Journey Day School
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About The Learning Journey Day School
The Learning Journey Day School is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 21, 2011, for up to 99 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Journey Day School 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 Journey Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1305446
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 14 visits
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Three vents were observed with dust and debris in three classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants were not securely strapped in their high seating chairs. Corrected at Inspection: The infants were immediately strapped by the caregiver.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The childcare operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/16/24.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
- Jul 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“1 out of 10 staff records reviewed is missing transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“A booster seat installed in the transportation vehicle expired in 2022 as per manufacturer's information. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by expired seat being removed from vehicle. An unexpired booster seat was bought and installed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“A caregiver redirected a child by raising her voice while clapping her hands as observed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
- Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Updated feeding instructions were not available for review for 5 infants present during inspection. The latest update was completed in July, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
Show 4 earlier visits
- Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child sustained an injury while in care at the operation. Child was seen by a health-care professional and notification to Child Care Regulation was not provided by operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after a diaper change was completed. Additionally, child's hands were not washed after the diaper change. NOTE: This was corrected after Inspector informed caregiver of minimum standard. Child's and caregiver's hands were washed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Journey Day School
Is The Learning Journey Day School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 21, 2011.
When was The Learning Journey Day School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Journey Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Journey Day School care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Journey Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Journey Day School'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 Learning Journey Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 664-2107 to ask.
What is The Learning Journey Day School's phone number?
(956) 664-2107.
Where is The Learning Journey Day School?
2602 Cornerstone Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Path Day School, 0.4 miles away.