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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development

1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 785393.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
139
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$165
year first permitted
2015

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About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 21, 2015, for up to 139 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $165 to $200.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months to 5 years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
139 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumFrog Street Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCS (Child Care Services parents)
Licensed capacity139 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development lists weekly tuition from $165 to $200. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Community (Weekly Rates)$200
UTRGV Faculty & Staff (Weekly Rates), 3 - 18 mos.$185
UTRGV Faculty & Staff (Weekly Rates), 19 mos. and up$170
UTRGV Student (Weekly Rates), 3 - 18 mos.$180
UTRGV Student (Weekly Rates), 19 mos. and up$165
Semester Registration and Renewal (per semester)$50
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified
Capacity
139 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1582718
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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.

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See all 19 visits
  1. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 26, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 child was left in restroom within the classroom unattended after the other children transitioned to the outdoor area.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

  7. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation is not implementing procedures for its biting policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

  10. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 child was left in the playground area of the operation without supervision for a period of two minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023

  6. Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 30, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for a period of 5 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022

  9. Jul 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

      “A play equipment in the playground area had an opening of approximately 5.5-6 inches. The opening was due to a piece of equipment being missing. NOTE: Maintenance personnel in the process of repairing equipment during this inspection. Equipment will not be in use until repair is completed as per Director.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “4 out of 4 child records checked did not have updated immunization records. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. The 4 updated immunization records were received during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development

Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 21, 2015.

When was The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development care for?

139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development cost?

Weekly tuition from $165 to $200, as it lists it.

What is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development's phone number?

(956) 665-2469.

Where is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Development?

1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Evolve and Excel Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).