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Challenger School

10145 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 750253.4· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
492
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$170
year first permitted
2021

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About Challenger School

Challenger School is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 9, 2021, for up to 492 children, serving 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
492 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

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity492 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Challenger School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $170 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 Challenger School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
492 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1719867
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 15 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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 19 visits
  1. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “One staff had CPR from an online source National CPR Foundation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

  3. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “A current fire inspection was not available for review. The last inspection completed was on 4/21/21.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(7) - Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner

      “The sandbox outside had watter puddle and children had access while outside.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022

  9. Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Challenger School

Is Challenger School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 9, 2021.

When was Challenger School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Challenger School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Challenger School care for?

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

Does Challenger School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Challenger School'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 Challenger School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 642-2000 to ask.

What is Challenger School's phone number?

(469) 642-2000.

Where is Challenger School?

10145 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75025.

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