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Belton Education Station

504 Lake Rd, Belton, TX 765133.9· 65 reviews
licensed capacity
240
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2021

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About Belton Education Station

Belton Education Station is a licensed child care center in Belton, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 2, 2021, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
240 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumFrog Street
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1998
Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Belton Education Station has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Belton Education Station

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
240 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1715664
See the state's record

Summary

36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 36 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 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. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The three vehicles used for transporting children did not have working child safety alarms.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “After reviewing 10 staff files, two caregivers did not have documentation of education qualification.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

  5. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they picked a child up by one arm to prevent them from getting into spilled food.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  10. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 49 earlier visits
  1. Mar 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

  11. Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 11, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “Chemicals were in an unlocked lower cabinet that infants were able to access.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There were damaged toys and equipment observed on the outdoor playground. The operation will remove or repair the items before children are allowed access.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “Two of two children enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency food allergy plans on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

  14. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 2, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used a nicotine vape on the daycare premises, during operating hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that appropriate supervision was not provided when a 3 year old child was found in possession of a nicotine vape.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

  16. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “During an investigation, there was evidence to support that children were not being supervised properly and were able to go to the bathroom, toilet paper it and flood the bathroom toilets on more than one occasion.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “During an investigation it was found that the caregivers in one classroom did not follow the written activity plan or schedule for the classroom which made the caregivers not able to maintain a controlled environment for the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024

  20. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Apr 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  23. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Mar 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “A child was injured while in care and received medical attention. The operation was notified of the medical attention received on 3/15/2024 and did not make the report until 3/18/2024, which is past the 48 hour requirement. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

  25. Feb 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The operation made the prek classroom smaller by building a wall taking away space that was used by the children in care. I spoke to the operation about notifying licening of change of space.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a shelf in the perk school room that was over 5 feet tall that was not mounted which could cause it to fall over and injure someone.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The operation has less than 1 inch of loose fill on the small playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

  26. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jul 12, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “During an investigation it was found that children and staff had been diagnosed with Covid and it was not reported.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023

  29. Feb 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Oberved a cover on a diaper changing pad that was not nonabsorbant. I explained to the caregiver that the pad has to be nonabsorbant material and the pad was removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      “Observed 2 classrooms with caregivers who did not know how many children that they had in care. One caregiver stated that they had 17 kids, but only had 15 kids in care. Another caregiver stated that they had 24 kids but only had 22 children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver reviewed the list of children in the classrooms.”

      Corrected during the visit

  30. Feb 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      “Observed two caregivers who have worked at the operation for over 90 days and did not qualify to be exempt from pre-service training. These two caregivers did not have the full 24 hours of pre service training completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2022 or January 2023. A fire drill was completed but the operation staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes. Another fire drill will be completed at another date.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

  31. Aug 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  32. Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. May 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  35. May 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. May 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “While viewing camera footage, a caregiver was seen in the hallway with 19-20 children who are 3-4 years old. The ratio for one caregiver and children who are 3 years old is 15. The ratio for one caregiver and 4 year old children is 18.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022

  37. May 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “While viewing camera footage, a caregiver was seen in the hallway with 19-20 children who are 3-4 years old. The ratio for one caregiver and children who are 3 years old is 15. The ratio for one caregiver and 4 year old children is 18.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022

  38. Apr 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Apr 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

      “Mutiple classrooms did not have currently lesson plans for their classrooms. Some classrooms had lessons for the week of 4/4-4/8 and no current lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were printed and taken to each classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “It was observed in at least one room, the carpets had stains on it, the floors had dirt on them around the shelves and against the walls, toys had dirt and food on them, and the the walls were dirty.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022

  40. Apr 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The infant room had 8 infants with infants whose ages range from 8month to 14 months old. The specified age group is 0-11months old. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 infants. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “A caregiver was found on their phone during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022

  41. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  42. Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  43. Feb 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  44. Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  45. Feb 9, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “During interviews it was found that caregivers had told the director and other office staff about concerns they had regarding discipline and these concerns were not reported.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “It was found that a caregiver was placing their legs on top of children to make the child stay on their mats during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

  46. Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  47. Jan 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  48. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  49. Dec 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Belton Education Station licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 2, 2021.

When was Belton Education Station last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Belton Education Station had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Belton Education Station care for?

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

Does Belton Education Station accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Belton Education Station's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Belton Education Station cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 933-2110 to ask.

What is Belton Education Station's phone number?

(254) 933-2110.

Where is Belton Education Station?

504 Lake Rd, Belton, TX 76513. The nearest other daycare we list is Sparta YMCA of Central Texas, 0.4 miles away.

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