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Carpe Diem Private Preschool

271 Renner Pkwy, Richardson, TX 750804.6· 46 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2015

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About Carpe Diem Private Preschool

Carpe Diem Private Preschool is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 30, 2015, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Carpe Diem Private Preschool 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149

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 Carpe Diem Private Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1563937
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The operation does not have the current annual inspection conducted every 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

  2. Jul 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 3, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver was observed pulling a child up by the arm, dragging them across the floor, pulling a child's hair and setting them down forcefully.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after wiping a child's nose.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to contact Child Care Regulation when a caregiver notified the administrators of an incident that occurred in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

  7. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One employee was not current with their CPR and First Aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

  8. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 23, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver gave the wrong bottle to an infant. The bottle was labeled with the infant's name.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024

  2. Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 3, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “An infant received the wrong bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

  5. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Carpe Diem Private Preschool

Is Carpe Diem Private Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 30, 2015.

When was Carpe Diem Private Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carpe Diem Private Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Carpe Diem Private Preschool care for?

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

Does Carpe Diem Private Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Carpe Diem Private Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carpe Diem Private Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 664-0203 to ask.

What is Carpe Diem Private Preschool's phone number?

(972) 664-0203.

Where is Carpe Diem Private Preschool?

271 Renner Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080. The nearest other daycare we list is Heights Baptist Church Child Development, 0.2 miles away.

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