Licensed center · Mcallen, TX
The Learning Palace
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 60
- Accepts child care assistance
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 13 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 60 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Weekend care
Location and nearby daycares
2300 N 10th St Ste A, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County · 38 licensed daycares in 78501
Capacity rank 14 of 38 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 14 in 78501 · Open on weekends, one of 12 in 78501
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1698544
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- July 2020
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
19 inspections on record, most recent Jul 9, 2026. 7 of 21 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Mar 29, 2024
- 746.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 22, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 6, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.
Corrected Sep 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1013(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.
Corrected Sep 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.
Corrected Sep 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.
Corrected Sep 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2603(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.
Corrected Sep 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 14, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.
Corrected Aug 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 14, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
May 31, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone
Corrected Jun 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.
Corrected Jun 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.
Corrected May 31, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
34 standards cited across 19 inspections, most recently Jul 9, 2026. All 34 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High13%
- Medium High1544%
- Medium1750%
- Medium Low13%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 13 of 19 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 34 findings, 31 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Mar 27, 2024, 4 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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