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Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC

2321 Galveston Ave Ste 50, McAllen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 31 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#29 of 55 centers in McAllen
2High risk
1Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Three records for children were reviewed. 2 records were missing Parents rights form 2987.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
MediumJul 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Four children's files were reviewed: one file is missin immunization records, one file is missing infant-feeding instructions, two are missing health statements and two are missing parent's rights statement.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2024
Medium HighJul 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mat in the infant room has a cloth cover and non-absorbent/lining is torn.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2024
HighDec 19, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
An infant-age child was observed asleep in a rocker. Note: During inspection provider brought the child's crib into the room and transfered child to the crib.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2023
MediumOct 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Three out of four children's files reviewed are missing health statements and immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023
MediumOct 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One out of three staff records reviewed is a missing a copy of high school diploma or equivalent.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
MediumSep 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
No fire drills, CO/Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguisher Checks were documented. Note: Provided indicated a fire drill was conducted on 09/04/2023 but was not documented in error. During inspection, provider completed a CO / Smoke Detector and Fire Extinguisher Check. Checks and fire drill were documented during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
Monthly inspections of the active play space and equipment have not been documented.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
MediumAug 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §746.801(12)
Report for health inspection conducted on 06/23/2023 was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
HighAug 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
There are no smoke detectors in the infant and toddler rooms. Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
MediumAug 16, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Transportation §746.501(a)(14)
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: -Transportation Policy -The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play -Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care -Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity31 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 12, 2024
DirectorBrenda Aguirre
Phone9563225594
State operation #1785517

Common questions

Does Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC take infants?

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

What are Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC’s hours?

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

Does Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 19, 2023: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in McAllen?

It is #29 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Pekes Kidz Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Jan 12, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1785517 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.