Nancy Arellano's Child Care
Harlingen, TX 78550 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
TSTC Child Development Headstart
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first permitted
- 1995
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About
About TSTC Child Development Headstart
TSTC Child Development Headstart is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 12, 1995, for up to 146 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
TSTC Child Development Headstart has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $146 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for TSTC Child Development Headstart
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1995
- License number
- #514394- 4070
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 8 visits
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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Nov 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver yells at children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver is not using self control when supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, caregiver dragged a child across the floor; grabbed another child by face and pulled child down to sit down.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
- Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a child with a known food allergy was served food that the child is allergic to.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
- Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about TSTC Child Development Headstart
Is TSTC Child Development Headstart licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 12, 1995.
When was TSTC Child Development Headstart last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has TSTC Child Development Headstart had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 8 visits in the last 3 years. 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 TSTC Child Development Headstart care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does TSTC Child Development Headstart accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are TSTC Child Development Headstart's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does TSTC Child Development Headstart cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 425-5292 to ask.
What is TSTC Child Development Headstart's phone number?
(956) 425-5292.
Where is TSTC Child Development Headstart?
2702 Dogwood, Harlingen, TX 78550.