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Candy Cane Corner

1000 W Lampasas St, Ennis, TX 751195.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2016
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About

About Candy Cane Corner

Candy Cane Corner is a licensed child care center in Ennis, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 22, 2016, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Hours of Operation 6:00am to 6:00pm; second listing 6:30am to 6:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffFBI Fingerprint Clearance; Background Check Clearance; CPR/First Aid Certification; 24 hours Professional Child Care training each year
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation to and from school)
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Candy Cane Corner has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $191 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.
Ellis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Candy Cane Corner

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1629321
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026

  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One staff did not have the required affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

  4. Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “There was a play structure that had broken pieces that needs to be replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  5. Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Out of 5 records 1 child did not have someone other than parent for emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about Candy Cane Corner

Is Candy Cane Corner licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 22, 2016.

When was Candy Cane Corner last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Candy Cane Corner had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Candy Cane Corner care for?

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

Does Candy Cane Corner accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Candy Cane Corner's hours?

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

How much does Candy Cane Corner cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 878-3200 to ask.

What is Candy Cane Corner's phone number?

(972) 878-3200.

Where is Candy Cane Corner?

1000 W Lampasas St, Ennis, TX 75119.

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