Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool
1075 Executive Dr E, Richardson, TX
4.9· 13 reviews
Buddhas Light Private School
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $180
- year first permitted
- 1996
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About Buddhas Light Private School
Buddhas Light Private School is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 30, 1996, for up to 123 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 123 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Buddhas Light Private School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $180 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Buddhas Light Private School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 123 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1996
- License number
- #522625
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
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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- Aug 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
“The operational policies did not include water activities.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
“The operational policies did not include promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies did not include the procedures for supporting inclusive services.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
- Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not enter the number of employees that left in 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
Nov 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation had not had an annual fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“The director was not present at the time of inspection and the remaining staff was unaware of who was in charge. The director was called and she appointed caregiver Hawkins in charge during her absence.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Buddhas Light Private School
Is Buddhas Light Private School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 30, 1996.
When was Buddhas Light Private School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Buddhas Light Private School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Buddhas Light Private School care for?
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Buddhas Light Private School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Buddhas Light Private School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Buddhas Light Private School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 907-8180 to ask.
What is Buddhas Light Private School's phone number?
(972) 907-8180.
Where is Buddhas Light Private School?
1111 International Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75081. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool, 0.1 miles away.