Rise and Shine Learning Center
Rise and Shine Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Donna, TX, licensed for up to 78 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk. 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 21 centers in Donna and better than 52% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During the walkthrough of the operation one caregiver was observed on her personal phone.
Based on the evidence and information obtained during this investigation, it has been concluded that the operation failed to provide age-appropriate resting equipment to several school age children.
During nap time two children were seen laying down with out a mat. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver provided the children mats.
There is a slide to be used by children that has been installed over asphalt and does not have the proper surfacing. (NOTE: Picture on file)
Out of the child's records reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
One of the children's files indicates that there is a food allergy; however there is no allergy plan on file.
Out of the staff files reviewed, staff are missing the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training.
Out of the children's files reviewed, 4 had incomplete information for the Dr/Hospital.
There is no current health inspection on file. The last one was done August 2021.
Upon arrival there was a video playing in the main area where all children were gathered. There were 3 children under 2 yrs of age in the same group. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by turning off the video)
There were infant feeding schedules that had not been updated in the last 30 days.
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.
One of the children's files shows that there is no health statement on file. The child was enrolled on 12/7/21.
About this center
Common questions
Does Rise and Shine Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Rise and Shine Learning Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Rise and Shine Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Rise and Shine Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Rise and Shine Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Donna, 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 Rise and Shine Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 24, 2023: “No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Rise and Shine Learning Center compare with other daycares in Donna?
It is #18 of 21 centers in Donna by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 52% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Rise and Shine Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 7, 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 1728576 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.