Westwood ISD Early Learning Center
1701 W Point Tap Rd, Palestine, TX
Candy Cane Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Candy Cane Learning Academy
Candy Cane Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Palestine, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 8, 2022, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | Extended care: Overnight care |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Candy Cane Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Anderson County has a median price of $124 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 Candy Cane Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1736123
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 25 visits
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was dated 8/15/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
Show 15 earlier visits
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“While reviewing feeding plans, 7 of 8 children did not have updated feeding plans.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules 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
“Supervision was not met when the operation left a child unattended for 20 minutes on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation placing a child at risk until 9 days after the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not notify the parent's of a situation placing a child at risk in a timely manner. Parent was notified of situation 8 days later.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Candy Cane Learning Academy
Is Candy Cane Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 8, 2022.
When was Candy Cane Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Candy Cane Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 17 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 Candy Cane Learning Academy care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Candy Cane Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Candy Cane Learning Academy's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Candy Cane Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 723-8822 to ask.
What is Candy Cane Learning Academy's phone number?
(903) 723-8822.
Where is Candy Cane Learning Academy?
4013 W Oak St, Palestine, TX 75801. The nearest other daycare we list is Westwood ISD Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.