Little Mermaid Day Care Center
Licensed for 29 children from infancy to 13 years. Takes CCS.
683 N CENTRAL AVE, Brownsville, TX, 78521-5413
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
Little Mermaid Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas.
Capacity
29
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
08:00 AM-06:00 PM
License & details for Little Mermaid Day Care Center
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Cameron
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
- Meals provided
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for Little Mermaid Day Care Center
First licensed
April 1999
27 years on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
8 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Brownsville
| Measure | This center | Typical in Brownsville |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 29 children | 61 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | Birth |
| Years licensed | 27.5 years | 9.9 years |
Brownsville has 108 licensed centers. Little Mermaid Day Care Center is one of 89 that take infants and one of 74 that accept child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:4
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Little Mermaid Day Care Center
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Questions parents ask about Little Mermaid Day Care Center
Does Little Mermaid Day Care Center accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Little Mermaid Day Care Center as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Little Mermaid Day Care Center serve?
Little Mermaid Day Care Center is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
How many children is Little Mermaid Day Care Center licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 29 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Little Mermaid Day Care Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Little Mermaid Day Care Center's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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