Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Pharr, TX has 50 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 3,436 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 48 accept infants. 5 (10%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 3.
What inspectors cite most in Pharr
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chavez Head Start Academy | 78577 | 187 | Preschool | 2026-08-06 |
| Lemi Oaks Early Education Academy | 78577 | 104 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-09-03 |
| Little Scholars Learning Center II | 78577 | 64 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-10-26 |
| Little Bright Minds Child Development Center | 78577 | 57 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-07-08 |
| Mundo De Juguete Learning Center | 78577 | 16 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-09-08 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most high-risk citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations | High-risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidz Explorer Daycare and Learning Center, LLC | 78577 | 64 | 60 | 47 |
| Champs Learning Center LLC | 78577 | 85 | 15 | 12 |
| Kadosh Kids Learning Center LLC | 78577 | 65 | 16 | 7 |
| Candyland Daycare Center | 78577 | 71 | 11 | 7 |
| Kids First Learning Academy | 78577 | 36 | 20 | 6 |
| Wee Care Child Day Care | 78577 | 25 | 13 | 6 |
| Boo Boo's Learning Center, LLC | 78577 | 48 | 10 | 6 |
| The Bears Learning Center LLC | 78577 | 28 | 8 | 6 |
| Children's Education Center | 78577 | 98 | 7 | 5 |
| Looney Tunes Daycare Center | 78577 | 63 | 9 | 4 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 78577 | 50 | 3,436 |
How to check a Pharr daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation site. Our Texas guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Shortlisting programs? A Kinfield report pulls one program's full record, recent visits, what parents say and the questions to ask on your tour, reviewed by a person. $12, or 3 for $25.
Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Pharr, TX?
Kinfield lists 50 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Pharr, TX, with 3,436 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Pharr daycares take infants?
48 licensed programs in Pharr, TX are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Pharr?
"Documented Annual Training- Required Content (26 TAC §746.1309(e))", cited at 18 programs in Pharr.