Tiny Steps Learning Center
121 S Georgia Ave, Mercedes, TX
5.0· 1 review
Tiny Tots Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Tiny Tots Learning Center
Tiny Tots Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mercedes, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 23, 2022, for up to 40 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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
- 40 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 | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tiny Tots Learning Center 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 Tiny Tots Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1726229
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Observed a caregiver changing an infant's diaper and caregiver did not wash hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Observed that infant hands were not washed after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Observed that changing table in the infant room was not being sanitized after each diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent Licensing Inspection form was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“An employee is not current with annual transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“Observed two classrooms without a written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“Written operational policies are incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“Facility does not have a current gas leak inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“One employee does not have the require 2 hour transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
- Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“The permit holder did not notify licensing that a new director had been hired.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“It has been more than 12 months since the fire extinguishers have been serviced. They were last serviced May 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There is no current health inspection on file. The last was was one on 8/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The new director has not been added as a controlling person.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There is no current fire inspection on file. The last one was done on 8/2/21.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill has not been completed since January 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
“There is a licensed classroom that is currently being used as a storage room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were several items that the children have access to when out on the playground. There is a missing gate to the enclosure for the AC unit. The storage building outside is not locked and has items such as paint cans stored inside. There is a large gap of about 9 inches under the storage that is not covered which can allow children to crawl under the bottom. There is a broken pallet that the children have access to. (NOTE: Pictures on file)”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
- Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in/out logs are not being properly maintained as thee were only 2 children signed in and there were 13 present in the building. (NOTE: corrected during inspection as the missing children were signed in.)”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Staff files show that 2 did not have dates of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 staff did not have the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training needed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022
Show 5 earlier visits
Feb 25, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Cribs were not labeled with children's names. Note: This was corrected during inspection as cribs labeled.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tiny Tots Learning Center
Is Tiny Tots Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 23, 2022.
When was Tiny Tots Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tiny Tots Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Tiny Tots Learning Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tiny Tots Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tiny Tots Learning Center'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 Tiny Tots Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 903-0300 to ask.
What is Tiny Tots Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 903-0300.
Where is Tiny Tots Learning Center?
636 W 3rd St, Mercedes, TX 78570. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Steps Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.