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UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start

301 N Yellow Jacket Dr, Elsa, TX 78543
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2026
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About UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start

UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2026, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start 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.
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 UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1820435
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 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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  1. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start

Is UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2026.

When was UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 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 UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 262-6944 to ask.

What is UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start's phone number?

(956) 262-6944.

Where is UTRGV Edcouch-Elsa Early Head Start?

301 N Yellow Jacket Dr, Elsa, TX 78543.

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