Valerie Alexander
Muenster, TX 76252 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cherished Dreams Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Cherished Dreams Daycare
Cherished Dreams Daycare is a licensed child care center in Nocona, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 2007, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cherished Dreams Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montague County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Cherished Dreams Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #869130
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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May 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kit in the van was expired.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Employee files were missing transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
- May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During a follow-up inspection, three infants were found sleeping with bottles in their beds.”
Corrected during the visit
May 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“During a monitoring inspection, an infant was found to be sleeping swaddled in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During a monitoring inspection, an infant was found to be sleeping swaddled in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During a children's records audit, a child's file was missing a health statement from a medical professional stating that they were healthy enough to attend daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During nap time, a school-age special needs child was found using an electronic tablet. The requirement for screen time to not be used during nap or rest times was discussed and this was corrected at inspection when the child began playing with a quiet activity instead.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
- Aug 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two children's records were found to be missing a health authorization from a medical professional.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A classroom with six infants had only one caregiver for a time period until another caregiver came in to assist. Before I left two babies were picked up by their parent which brought the total to four infants from that point on.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“A caregiver was found to have less than the required 24 hours of annual training for their previous training year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“The infant class schedule did not include outdoor activity time. I questioned the caregiver and they confirmed that infants are not routinely taken outdoors.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cherished Dreams Daycare
Is Cherished Dreams Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 2, 2007.
When was Cherished Dreams Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cherished Dreams Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 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 Cherished Dreams Daycare care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cherished Dreams Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cherished Dreams Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cherished Dreams Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 825-7182 to ask.
What is Cherished Dreams Daycare's phone number?
(940) 825-7182.
Where is Cherished Dreams Daycare?
105 Herring St, Nocona, TX 76255. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars, 0.6 miles away.