Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX)

The current data records 39 listed providers in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX), spanning 4 care types: 23 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 8 head start programs.

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ZIP 78552Care providers

Choosing care in ZIP 78550

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Blue Ocean Learning CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported28
Bowie Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported34
Brave Hearts Learning AcademyFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported6
Bright Beginnings Learning AcademyChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported102
Bright Minds AcademyChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported100
Calvary Christian Day Care CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported126
Casa Grande Head Start Child Development CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported102
Discoveryland DaycareChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported43
Early Child Care Center of Harlingen 2 LLCChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported60
Early Childcare Center of Harlingen LLCChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported96
Elma's DaycareFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported11
Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development CenterPreschoolNot ratedNot reported159
Harlingen Child Development Center, LLCChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported95
Jefferson Head Start Child DevelopmentHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported320
Jefferson Head Start/Early Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported72
Jellybeans Educational Daycare CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported59
Jennifer HuertaFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported3
Journey PreschoolPreschoolNot ratedNot reported142
Kids Carrousel Day CareChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported74
Kidsville Day CareFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Kinder Fun Academy 2 Inc DBA Discovery Learning CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported70
Little Blessings Child Care CenterChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported44
Little BloomersChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported90
Little Lou's ABC DaycareChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported29
Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3Child Care CenterNot ratedNot reported80
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ZIP 78550 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 39 listed care providers in ZIP 78550; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 39 of these providers report 2,823 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record39
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)2,823

Provider listings in ZIP 78550

Child Care Center Blue Ocean Learning Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 28 Head Start Program Bowie Head Start Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 34 Family Child Care Home Brave Hearts Learning Academy Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 6 Child Care Center Bright Beginnings Learning Academy Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 102 Child Care Center Bright Minds Academy Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Calvary Christian Day Care Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 126 Head Start Program Casa Grande Head Start Child Development Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 102 Child Care Center Discoveryland Daycare Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 43 Child Care Center Early Child Care Center of Harlingen 2 LLC Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Early Childcare Center of Harlingen LLC Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 96 Family Child Care Home Elma's Daycare Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 11 Preschool Great Beginnings Preschool and Child Development Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 159 Child Care Center Harlingen Child Development Center, LLC Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 95 Head Start Program Jefferson Head Start Child Development Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 320 Head Start Program Jefferson Head Start/Early Head Start Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 59 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Huerta Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 3 Preschool Journey Preschool Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 142 Child Care Center Kids Carrousel Day Care Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 74 Family Child Care Home Kidsville Day Care Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Kinder Fun Academy 2 Inc DBA Discovery Learning Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Little Blessings Child Care Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Little Bloomers Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Little Lou's ABC Daycare Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 29 Child Care Center Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Magic Kingdom Learning Center 2, LLC Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Magic Kingdom Learning Center LLC Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 58 Family Child Care Home Nancy Arellano's Child Care Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Play and Learn Day Care Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 90 Head Start Program Sam Houston 2 Head Start Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 34 Child Care Center St. Albans Day Care Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 49 Child Care Center St. Anthonys Eagles' Nest Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 25 Child Care Center TSTC Child Development Headstart Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 146 Head Start Program TSTC Early Head Start Center Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 32 Head Start Program TSTC Early Head Start Child Development Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 54 Head Start Program TSTC Head Start/Early Head Start Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 48 Family Child Care Home Valeria Santamaria Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 3 Child Care Center Valley Learning Center for Kids Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Wesley Preparatory School Harlingen, TX 78550 Capacity 120
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Care types in ZIP 78550

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Child Care Centers23View ZIP directory
Family Child Care Homes6View ZIP directory
Preschools2View ZIP directory
Head Start Programs8View ZIP directory

Frequently asked questions

What is the average quality rating in ZIP 78550?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the providers currently listed in ZIP 78550. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 78550?
Ownership is not reported for the providers currently listed in ZIP 78550.
What types of care are available in ZIP 78550?
Providers in ZIP 78550 include child care centers (23), family child care homes (6), preschools (2), head start programs (8). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
Which care provider in ZIP 78550 has the highest quality rating?
No provider in ZIP 78550 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

Data & methodology

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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