Small World Educational Center
5601 Paso Real Dr, Brownsville, TX
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 2, 2020, for up to 67 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 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
- 67 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1701193
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“Route driver last took transportation training in July of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed the outdoor playground used for infants and toddlers not maintained as the leveling on the ground is uneven which can cause the children to stumble and fall.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection is not current. Last completed on 12/19/2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
Mar 28, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information gained during the investigation, one caregiver was found to have neglectfully supervised a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“Based on the information gained during the investigation, one caregiver did not ensure the outdoor gate was locked which resulted in a child leaving the daycare for unknown amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
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
“Based on the information gained during the investigation, one caregiver did not supervise a child properly while in care allowing the child to exit the daycare thru the gate which could have resulted in death.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
Jan 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 22, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
Jun 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“Observed a little tykes playing equipment broken and accessible to the children in the outdoor playground. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as the little tykes was removed and inaccessible to the children at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The feeding instructions for one infant need to be updated. No feeding instructions were available for the other infant.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy
Is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 2, 2020.
When was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy'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 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 621-0297 to ask.
What is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy's phone number?
(956) 621-0297.
Where is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learning Academy?
109 S Bernal Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Small World Educational Center, 0.4 miles away.