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Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center

114 Adelita St, Weslaco, TX 78599 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Weslaco, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #34 of 38 centers in Weslaco and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#34 of 38 centers in Weslaco
2High risk
6Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications3
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One of the four caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 21 training hours for the last full year of employment.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025
Medium HighFeb 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The center does not have a recent sanitation inspection, the last sanitation inspection expired 9/16/2024.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2025
Medium HighFeb 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Six out of eight childrens record review were missing current immunizations records.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
HighFeb 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were missing for all the children being transported. Director made copy of all the admission form for the children being transported and added to the transportation binder.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 28, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of the five staff files review during inspection two were not found complete.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
HighFeb 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Current fire Inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
Medium HighDec 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
Current Fire Inspection was not available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2023
MediumDec 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Upon reviewing the personnel files 2 caregivers were missing their -2021-2022 (24 hours of training requirements).
Correction verified Jan 5, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The most recent fire drill was done on 8/12/2021.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The glass in the sliding door of the infant room classroom needs to be marked with decals or other marking at child's eye level. The outlets in the toddler classroom need to be covered. Chlorine wipes in the after school classroom need to be moved to a higher shelf.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The fence in the playground needs to be repaired. There are missing/broken slats. Part of the fence is unstable/leaning out. There is also a large tree limb in the playground which needs to be removed. Tiles are missing in the floor of the pre school classroomm.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022
MediumJan 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle is missing: cotton balls, a guide, thermometer, tweezers, and scissors. The first aid kit inside the building is missing tape.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022
MediumJan 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
One of the restrooms in the hallway is missing paper towels.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity51 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 10, 2016
DirectorMelinda Barrera
Phone9563515711
State operation #1588637

Common questions

Does Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Weslaco, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 14, 2025: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center compare with other daycares in Weslaco?

It is #34 of 38 centers in Weslaco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center last inspected?

Feb 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1588637 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.