Crayon Clubhouse Learning Center
1521 S Main St, Lindale, TX
Big Mama's Love ARC
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $110
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Big Mama's Love ARC
Big Mama's Love ARC is a licensed child care center in Lindale, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 30, 2020, for up to 51 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Mama's Love ARC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $110 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Big Mama's Love ARC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1705147
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the inspection, the current fire inspection is dated 3/1/23 and has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
- Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“At the inspection, the children's immunization records were not available.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Mama's Love ARC
Is Big Mama's Love ARC licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 30, 2020.
When was Big Mama's Love ARC last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Mama's Love ARC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Big Mama's Love ARC care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Big Mama's Love ARC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Mama's Love ARC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Mama's Love ARC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 944-3381 to ask.
What is Big Mama's Love ARC's phone number?
(903) 944-3381.
Where is Big Mama's Love ARC?
1420 S Main St Ste 16, Lindale, TX 75771. The nearest other daycare we list is Crayon Clubhouse Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.