Rhema's Learning Center
2402 Buddy Owens Ave, Mcallen, TX
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The Little Heaven Place
- licensed capacity
- 27
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About The Little Heaven Place
The Little Heaven Place is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 2023, for up to 27 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 12 rules across 4 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 27 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 | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Heaven Place 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 Little Heaven Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1759731
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Ceiling tiles throuout the facility were obserevd with water damage. Vents were also obserevd covered in dust and debris.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Most recent fire inspection dated 5/30/24.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 out of 4 staff files reviewed are missing the following trainings: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Communicable Disease 2) Allergies, Building Safety, Transportation”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“3 out of 4 caregiver files observed are missing the following training topics: 1) -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). -Emergency preparedness; - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; 2) -Emergency preparedness 3) -Emergency preparedness”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have a current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There was a tire swing in the outdoor area without surfacing material. Corrected at Inspection: The swing was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There were 6 ceiling tiles with water stains in the operation. There were two vents in a classroom with dust and debris.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“A caregiver had 4 out of 24 hours of annual training topics for training period, 4/10/23-4/10/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced April 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher used in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passenger area. The fire extinguisher was last serviced in April 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There was one electrical outlet without a cover in the Toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The electrical outlet was covered.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.”
Corrected during the visit
May 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“There was no admission information for two children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Little Heaven Place
Is The Little Heaven Place licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 2023.
When was The Little Heaven Place last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Little Heaven Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Little Heaven Place care for?
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Little Heaven Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Little Heaven Place'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 Little Heaven Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 558-1389 to ask.
What is The Little Heaven Place's phone number?
(956) 558-1389.
Where is The Little Heaven Place?
2403 W Buddy Owens Ave, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Rhema's Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.