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Mcallen, TX 78501 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Palace
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About The Learning Palace
The Learning Palace is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 3, 2020, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Palace 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 Palace
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1698544
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2024
- Dec 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.2603(1) - Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
“A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
Show 11 earlier visits
Aug 14, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
- May 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
“No water was available or served during lunch.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
“Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
“Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Palace
Is The Learning Palace licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 3, 2020.
When was The Learning Palace last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Palace had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Palace care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Palace accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Palace's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Palace cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 540-7140 to ask.
What is The Learning Palace's phone number?
(956) 540-7140.
Where is The Learning Palace?
2300 N 10th St Ste A, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John's Episcopal Day School, 0.2 miles away.