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Totally Kidz Learning Center

2740 W Alton Gloor Blvd Ste D, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Accepts child care subsidies

Totally Kidz Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, TX, licensed for up to 73 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 12). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #81 of 106 centers in Brownsville and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#81 of 106 centers in Brownsville
2High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Vents and ceiling fans in all classrooms and restrooms were observed with dust and debris.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
5 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness, Building Safety, Communicable Diseases.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2026
MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
5 out of 6 childrens records were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2026
Medium LowJan 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
The electronic smoke alarm system was not current. Last inspection 10/5/2023. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Loose filling was not maintained as tarp was visible and accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2025
MediumJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
Use zone for several pieces of equipment in the playground is less than that required by minimum standards.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The last annual health inspection was completed on 12/19/2022.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
HighJan 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The emergency authorization forms were not in the transportation binder.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
MediumJan 27, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three records reviewed were missing annual training hours.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
Medium HighJan 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Loose filling was not maintained as tarp was visible and accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
HighJan 27, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Observed 2 infants ages 4 months and 9 months old asleep in a swing at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity73 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 14, 2020
DirectorPatricia Arellano
Phone9565510636
State operation #1697144

Common questions

Does Totally Kidz Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Totally Kidz Learning 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 Totally Kidz Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Totally Kidz Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Totally Kidz Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes Brownsville, 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 Totally Kidz Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 12, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Totally Kidz Learning Center compare with other daycares in Brownsville?

It is #81 of 106 centers in Brownsville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Totally Kidz Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 30, 2026. No violations were found 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 1697144 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.