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Children's Depot Learning Center

1480 S Buffalo St, Canton, TX 751035.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
184
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2021

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About Children's Depot Learning Center

Children's Depot Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Canton, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 1, 2021, for up to 184 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
184 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity184 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Depot Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Van Zandt County has a median price of $124 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.
Van Zandt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Children's Depot Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
184 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1710224
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

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  1. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “At the inspection, 2 out of 8 training records reviewed did not complete the required annual training hours. One employee needs 4 hours and one needs 18 hours to complete their training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “At the inspection, 1 out of 8 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026

  4. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “At the inspection, 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024

  6. Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “3/21/23- The gas check inspection has not been conducted as of the follow-up inspection. At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023

  8. Feb 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “At the inspection, 1 out 6 trainng records for staff reviewed, one caregiver needs 8.5 hours of annual training to complete the year.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “At the inspection, lock-down drills have not been practiced with the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

      “At the inspection, the opportunity for outside time is not being given to the infant children on a daily basis.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “At the inspection, the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center was not included in the emergency evacuation plan. The name and address was corrected at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023

  9. Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not include the emergency care authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not complete the information for emergency contacts.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “4 out of 6 personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “1 out 6 personnel files reviewed did not have current first aid/cpr training and expired September 19, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have physician's information.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 13, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals

      “At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding animals. The operation has two guinea pigs.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “At inspection, the caregiver did not have written feeding instructions for the infants.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 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 Children's Depot Learning Center

Is Children's Depot Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 1, 2021.

When was Children's Depot Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Depot Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Children's Depot Learning Center care for?

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

Does Children's Depot Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's Depot Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Depot Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 567-1198 to ask.

What is Children's Depot Learning Center's phone number?

(903) 567-1198.

Where is Children's Depot Learning Center?

1480 S Buffalo St, Canton, TX 75103. The nearest other daycare we list is Pecan Ridge Learning Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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