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Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool

1075 Executive Dr E, Richardson, TX 750814.9· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
97
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2000

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About Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool

Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 15, 2000, for up to 97 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
97 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri: 7AM - 6PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffOwned and managed by professionals with degrees and experience in early childhood education, child development and business
DiscountsSibling Discount
MoreFounded 1994
Licensed capacity97 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
97 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2000
License number
#549840
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Background checks 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 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation allowed a caregiver to care for children before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver left during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. May 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The gas leak inspection was pass due.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Loose fill on the back playground was not maintained the proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

  2. May 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “Several plastic toys and structures on the playground were broken and had exposed edges. The director removed the items from the playground and threw them away.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “Upon review of records; two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

  4. Jun 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The playground needs more surfacing in the fall zones.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022

  6. Oct 15, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “It was determined that the facility failed to report several cases of a communicable disease to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2021

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 Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool

Is Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 15, 2000.

When was Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 10 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 Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool care for?

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

Does Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden 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 Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 234-6286 to ask.

What is Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool's phone number?

(972) 234-6286.

Where is Child Care Concepts, Inc. DBA Octopus Garden Preschool?

1075 Executive Dr E, Richardson, TX 75081. The nearest other daycare we list is Buddhas Light Private School, 0.1 miles away.

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