Recognition of Excellence · Brownsville / Harlingen, TX · 2026

Elly's Learning Center

50, N Vermont Ave Mercedes, TX 78570
🏆 Ranked #45 in Brownsville / Harlingen · 6.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Brownsville / Harlingen. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Elly's Learning Center at 50 N Vermont Ave in Mercedes serves infants through pre-kindergarten children with operating hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing daily snacks as part of its program. The center maintains a strong regulatory compliance record with zero high-severity deficiencies on its HHSC record, and accepts child-care subsidies to support accessibility for families using state financial assistance. Its ability to serve the full age range from infancy through Pre-K enables continuity of care as children grow.

Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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