Tiny Steps Learning Center
121 S Georgia Ave, Mercedes, TX
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Valley Oak Tree No.1
- licensed capacity
- 57
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 1993
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About
About Valley Oak Tree No.1
Valley Oak Tree No.1 is a licensed child care center in Mercedes, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 12, 1993, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Valley Oak Tree No.1 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 Valley Oak Tree No.1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1993
- License number
- #195588
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 5 visits
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose fill surfacing needs to be maintained in the playground slide structure.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Out of all children's files reviewed only one had no immunizations on file. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the parent sent in the information.)”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Valley Oak Tree No.1
Is Valley Oak Tree No.1 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 12, 1993.
When was Valley Oak Tree No.1 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Valley Oak Tree No.1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Valley Oak Tree No.1 care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Valley Oak Tree No.1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Valley Oak Tree No.1's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Valley Oak Tree No.1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 565-6409 to ask.
What is Valley Oak Tree No.1's phone number?
(956) 565-6409.
Where is Valley Oak Tree No.1?
841 S Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570. The nearest other daycare we list is Easy Learning Preschoolers 2, 0.2 miles away.