Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center
Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, TX, licensed for up to 59 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 37 centers in Harlingen and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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There was a nail sticking out of the fence which was a hazard. It was at eye level for a child, who if pushed would have injured the eye or could have ppunctured the back of a child's head. (NOTE: Removed while inspector was present.) Thee were several Lil Tykes play toys that were showing sign of wear by the sun and would potentially leading to more cracks or breaks. Tricycles were needed to be repainted as the paint was starting to peel exposing rust.
There was no information about the test data of the materials used which shows the impact rating or the installation and maintenance requirements.
There were training topics not completed for the director which included emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spead of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handiling, storing and disp9sing of hazardous maaterials.
Out of the staff files reviewed, staff are lacking training in child maltreatment, emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises, and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
There is no current inspection available for review.
Out of the children's files revivewed 2 were missing the required health statement.
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had no health statement on file.
Deficiency was observed during a follow up inspection: Observed 3 infants watching screen time on a cell phone.
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed a 5 month infant asleep in a baby bouncer seat/rocker placed inside a crib while covered with a blanket.
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
About this center
Common questions
Does Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Jellybeans Educational Daycare 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 Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes Harlingen, is $41.00 a day for infants, $39.80 a day for toddlers and $38.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 20, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Harlingen?
It is #29 of 37 centers in Harlingen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Jellybeans Educational Daycare Center last inspected?
Mar 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 866319 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.