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Sachse, TX 75048 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
By the Barnyard Gate
- licensed capacity
- 270
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About By the Barnyard Gate
By the Barnyard Gate is a licensed child care center in Sachse, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 7, 2015, for up to 270 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 270 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Approach | Faith-based (non-denominational) |
| Curriculum | Funshine Express |
| Enrichment | Sign language and Spanish |
| Safety | Locked entrance, four-digit code via hub system, Cameras / live video for parents (monitors classrooms, playgrounds, entrance), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 270 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
By the Barnyard Gate has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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 By the Barnyard Gate
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 270 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1547033
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 20 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 34 visits
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“A caregiver smoked a THC vape in the child care operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
“A caregiver consumed THC from a vape that was kept in the caregiver pocket. The caregiver went in the bathroom and smoked the vape. The caregiver returned to the classroom to care for children until the operation management staff determined a vape had been used. The operation immediately terminated the caregiver once they confirmed the issue.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“Caregiver left a child unattended in the classroom for 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 7 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Classroom was left unattended for approximately four minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A child was left on the playground unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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
“A child was left on the playground unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“Two of the buses used for transportation did not have active working child safety alarms.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted since 8/4/21.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
- Apr 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Two motion devices were observed in a playyard as a sleeping infant. This was corrected at inspection by the Director who removed the items.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“The standard evaluated was found to be deficient. A child was left on the playground, unattended for around 11 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
- Dec 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about By the Barnyard Gate
Is By the Barnyard Gate licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 7, 2015.
When was By the Barnyard Gate last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has By the Barnyard Gate had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 By the Barnyard Gate care for?
270, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does By the Barnyard Gate accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are By the Barnyard Gate'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 By the Barnyard Gate cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 495-0416 to ask.
What is By the Barnyard Gate's phone number?
(972) 495-0416.
Where is By the Barnyard Gate?
4701 Bunker Hill Rd, Sachse, TX 75048.