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Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care

De Leon, TX 76444 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$113
year first permitted
2005

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About Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care

Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in De Leon, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 28, 2005, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Comanche County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Comanche County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$102

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#850295
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Children files were reviewed: 4 children were lacking a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home

      “The operation had 13 children present at time of inspection. One child was sent home immediately bringing the operation back in to compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

  3. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregvier was lacking training in required topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation had not conducted a fire drill in the month of July 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

      “The primary caregiver in the home was caring for 11 children alone: one infant, nine children 18mo-3 yrs and one child 5 yrs of age. This was corrected when another caregvier arrived at the home bringing the home into compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

  5. Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The last documented fire drill was on 6/3/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the provider conducted a fire drill and documented it on the form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(2) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria

      “The operation did not have an illness or exclusion policy, promotion of indoor/outdoor activity, instructions for contacting the Child Care Regulation office, the Abuse/Neglect hot line, and the current HHS website in the parent handbook. The emergency preparedness plan, health checks, and policy regarding vaccines also was not in the parent handbook.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

      “The provider was out of child/caregiver ratio when CCR Specialist arrived. There were 23 children in care total. This was immediately corrected during the inspection. 12 children in care were sent home, brining the operation back into compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home

      “When CCR Specialist arrived at the operation, there were 23 children in care. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when 12 children in care left the operation, bringing the operation back into compliance with child/caregiver ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024

  8. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “The television was turned on and playing a show when I arrived. The operation turned the show off during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “There was a slide that was taped to the structure. There was a swinging ring on the structure. There were tiny tots toys and structures that are cracked and need to be removed and moved away from the use zone. The grass needs to be mowed. Swings need to be raised and monitored for condition.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “It was observed cartoons were playing on the tv in the nap room for 2 younger children. The main living room tv as playing a tv series while children were eating lunch. This was corrected during the inspection when the tv screen was covered in the nap room, and the channel was changed to a music only channel in the main living room.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care

Is Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 28, 2005.

When was Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 734-5967 to ask.

What is Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care's phone number?

(254) 734-5967.

Where is Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care?

De Leon, TX 76444. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).