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Wesley Preparatory School

1406 E Austin Ave, Harlingen, TX 785505.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
1990
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About Wesley Preparatory School

Wesley Preparatory School is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 6, 1990, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Wesley Preparatory School 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Wesley Preparatory School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1990
License number
#58813
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “An employment affidavit was not available for a caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “A caregiver does not have a current training in first aid/CPR . NOTE: First aid/CPR expired on 11/09/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Facility did not submit a background check for an individual that was present at the operation counted in child/caregiver ratios.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

  3. Aug 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There is a play structure that had dried bird droppings on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

  4. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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 4, 2022

  8. Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo 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 Wesley Preparatory School

Is Wesley Preparatory School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 6, 1990.

When was Wesley Preparatory School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wesley Preparatory School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Wesley Preparatory School care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Wesley Preparatory School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wesley Preparatory School'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 Wesley Preparatory School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 440-0485 to ask.

What is Wesley Preparatory School's phone number?

(956) 440-0485.

Where is Wesley Preparatory School?

1406 E Austin Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Albans Day Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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