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219 Dewitt St, Collinsville, TX
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A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $138
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center
A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Whitesboro, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 25, 2021, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cooke County has a median price of $138 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$138
Home daycare$125
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$120
Preschool
Center$127
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1707320
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“An ant nest over a foot in length was found against the wall in the operation's front play area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“During the inspection, it was found that one of the dirvers for the operation had not completed their annual transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the inspection outlets accessible to children in both the two-year old class and three-year old class were not covered by child safety covers. The Director did immediately locate new outlet covers to cover the outlets when the issue was brought to her attention.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“The operation's back building suffered major damage during a January 2026 winter storm that rendered the building unsafe for human occupation. The operation did not report this until late February of 2026. The operation has now permanently closed the building.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 31 earlier visits
- Aug 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the director of the operation had knowledge of concerning behavior by a staff person and continued with that person's employment, even going so far as to rehire them after terminating them previously.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that children in care were abused by daycare staff. It was determined that multiple children in care had photos obtained and utilized to create explicit content.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the owner blatantly disregarded the safety of the children by allowing children to be exposed to an unsafe person.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation an found deficient. A child received medical attention by a health care professional when dirt was accidentally thrown into the child's eyes. The operation did not report the incident within the required time-frame.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm was not working properly at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
Jan 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation has not reported the total number of employees that left the operation for the previous year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
- Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“A caregiver used a baby wipe to clean an eight-month-olds hands after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“An employee did not wash their hands after changing a young child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
Sep 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The operation has not provided CPR and first aid training for two caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022
Aug 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“A vehicle used to transport children did not contain a fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two caregivers present and observed caring for infants during inspection did not have current first aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“A caregiver who transports children did not have the required 2 hour annual trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
Jul 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on observations made during inspection and information gathered, a four year old child was observed separated from the group for more than four minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“The primary infant caregiver that has been employed for over 90 days does not have the required 24 hours of pre-service.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation was recited for not properly following the requirements of the corrective action.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's record was missing the following immunizations: 2 DTAP, 1 HepB, 1 Polio, 2 PCV, and 1 Hib.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two caregivers present and observed caring for infants during inspection did not have current first aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two caregiver records did not have documentation of completed orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
Jul 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Caregiver in the Infant A class served a child sitting at the table a snack on the bare table.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder/director has failed to maintain consistent compliance with the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
“A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 months, is being used as a passageway to the outside area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
“During inspection, an infant classroom was observed using wading pools during water activities. There were seven infants observed, with the youngest being ten months old, and three caregivers present.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
Jun 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
“During corrective action evaluation, the operation has not met transition log requirements or observation requirements as set by CCR Inspector and Supervisor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder/director has failed to maintain consistent compliance with the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Based on external documentation reviewed and information gathered during inspection, the director has not been maintaining attendance.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
Jun 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, the director/permit holder has been separating children from the group for more than one minute per age.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation's staff and director have been taking children through an unlicensed space, into the director's office for separation when "acting out." The space presents a number of hazards to the children. There is broken tile through the entrance to the space and building materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
- May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child at the operation does not have hearing and vision results on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“One caregiver supervising children in the infant room does not have documentation of pre-service trainings completed”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“An child in the Infant B classrooms was observed in one restrictive device for more than 20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Infant A and Toddler classroom's were both observed to have infants in seats without using the safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
Mar 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“The operation has three children records that do not have signed statements of policies received on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One caregiver is missing the following required topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One children does not have hearing and vision results on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2022
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant feeding plans have not be signed and updated as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
Feb 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The operation was observed using a YouTube video with visual aid during nap time in a multiple classroom space.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver in the Two's class was observed not washing their hands following diapering. A caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was observed not washing their hands prior to handing food.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“An 18 month old child in the Three's classroom does not have admission information on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
Jan 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Infants and Toddlers were observed being placed at a table to eat snack, without hand washing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation did not notify regulations of changes to the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“The one has one child has been enrolled at the operation over one year without a health statement. Another child's admission packet health statement section was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2022
Jan 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The Infant II/ Toddler classroom had a specified age group of 12-17 months with six children in care and one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant's written feeding plan have not been signed and updated by a parent/guardian.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
Dec 21, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant's written feeding plan has not been signed by a parent/guardian.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Caregiver in the mixed group classroom did not know how many children were in care, after transitioning from the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022
Nov 16, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Promotion of Physical Activity, section has not been added to the operational polices.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Three children records do not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“Based on information gathered during inspection and external documentation reviewed, the operations infants have not been allowed time for outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The operation has not been carrying a list of children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
“The operation has one crib that does not have documentation showing manufacturer type.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
Oct 4, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The operation's one year old classroom specified age group was 12 - 17 months. There was one caregiver and seven children present. CI: The person in charge placed another caregiver in the classroom during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Two infants in the one year old classroom were observed sleeping in their play yard with training cups in their mouth. CI: The caregiver removed both cups during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child at the operation is missing the following immunizations: 1 PCV and 1 DTAP.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center
Is A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 25, 2021.
When was A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 267-3330 to ask.
What is A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?
(903) 267-3330.
Where is A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center?
12935 E US Highway 82, Whitesboro, TX 76273. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Tree Learning Center, 3.5 miles away.