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Learning Journey Child Care

406 N Jackson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Learning Journey Child Care is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, TX, licensed for up to 72 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 19). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 37% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #58 of 68 centers in Edinburg and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #58 of 68 centers in Edinburg
2High risk
9Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication3
Food & feeding2
Transportation2
Other standards2
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumNov 5, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding instructions for two infants were not updated.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2025
Medium HighNov 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The seats for the merry go cycle play structure are broken.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2025
Medium HighNov 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
The sign in and out log was not current. There were 13 children present and only 3 children were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 5, 2025InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
A transportation vehicle was observed with trash on the floor. Corrected at Inspection: The van floor was cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Director did not have a time sheet/attendance for the hours worked in the child care operation. Corrected at Inspection: A time sheet was completed for the director for the current and past week.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drill conducted on 10-2-24 had an exit time of 5minutes
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
Medium HighNov 15, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Three cribs used by infants were not labeled with their name. Corrected at inspection: The labels were placed in the cribs.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization for a child that is transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The child information was placed in the vehicle before transportation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three infants did not have a current feeding instruction.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
Medium HighDec 7, 2023InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
The two transportation vehicles were observed with pieces of papers, trash and candy wrappers. Corrected at Inspection: The vehicle was cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A child's record did not have a copy of the immunization record. A child's record did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
Medium HighDec 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The outdoor play area was observed with red ants. There were two houses with chipped paint, damaged wall, and exposed nail.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2023
Medium HighDec 13, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
Caregivers in three different classrooms did not wash their hands after wiping children's noses. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers washing their hands after inspector informed them about standard.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2023
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
1 caregiver was providing care for 6 infants with a specified age group of 12-17 months old. Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as another caregiver was added to the classroom.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022
MediumJan 25, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
School age children were watching a TV show on a tablet while eating their afternoon snack. NOTE: This was corrected. The tablet was removed by caregiver.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022
MediumJan 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Training hours for training year 2020-2021 were not available for review during inspection for Director of operation.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022
HighJan 25, 2022InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The carbon monoxide detector was not working properly as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. A working carbon monoxide detector was added during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's products certification was not completed timely in 2021. Last completed certification on 3/2/2020.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity72 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 6, 2005
DirectorRafael Cardenas
Phone9563860228
State operation #843761

Common questions

Does Learning Journey Child Care take infants?

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

What are Learning Journey Child Care’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 Learning Journey Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Learning Journey Child Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Learning Journey Child Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Edinburg, 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 Learning Journey Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 7, 2023: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Learning Journey Child Care compare with other daycares in Edinburg?

It is tied for #58 of 68 centers in Edinburg by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Learning Journey Child Care last inspected?

May 7, 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 843761 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.