Little Seeds Learning Center
3034 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX
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Cardinal Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Melissa, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 25, 2019, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Cardinal Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 25 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.305(a)(2) - Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021
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Melissa, TX 75454 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Melissa, TX 75454 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 25, 2019.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 386-2415 to ask.
(214) 386-2415.
3233 W Fannin Rd, Melissa, TX 75454. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Melissa TX, 0.4 miles away.