Child care center

Childrens Depot

133 Deer Forest Dr, Pipe Creek, TX 78063

licensed capacity: 102
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $171
year first permitted: 1997

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About Childrens Depot

Childrens Depot is a licensed child care center in Pipe Creek, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 7, 1997, for up to 102 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

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: 102 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

From the state license

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	102 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Depot has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bandera County has a median price of $171 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.

Bandera County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171

Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160

Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156

Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149

Home daycare$139

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 Childrens Depot

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Full Permit
Capacity: 102 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued: 1997
License number: #522289

See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

Records and paperwork 3
Safety and hazards 2
Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Records and paperworkMedium risk
  746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  “The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The last one available was from 01/29/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the most recent licensing inspection form was printed and posted.”
  Corrected during the visit
- Safety and hazardsHigh risk
  746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  “The operation did not have a fire inspection completed in over 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/21/2024.”
  The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Records and paperworkMedium risk
  746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  “The operational policies were lacking the parent's rights section.”
  The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk
  746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  “The playground had piles of leaves in the corner of the playground.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
- Safety and hazardsHigh risk
  746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  “The annual fire inspection was last conducted in August of 2022 and has not been re-done.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
- Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk
  746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  “Four out of five staff records reviewed were lacking training in emergency preparedness plan, emergency food allergies, building and premise safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
- Records and paperworkMedium Low risk
  746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
  “The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.”
  The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Show 7 earlier visits

Jul 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk
  746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  “Person in charge was unaware she was in charge.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
Jul 16, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium risk
  746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  “The operation did not provide an incident/illness report signed by parent and provider.”
  The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
- Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk
  746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  “The staff lacked a current face-to-face first aid and CPR card.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
- Records and paperworkMedium Low risk
  746.307(e) - Parental Notification of Infestation
  “All parents were not notified in writing when multiple children attended the daycare with lice.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  “Based on video footage and interviews, a caregiver did not use good judgment when holding a child by wrist and pulled them off the ground.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  “Based on information gathered via video footage and interviews, a caregiver used prohibited punishments by grabbing and pushing a child.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
- Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk
  746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  “The child sought medical attention; however, the operation did not report the injury to licensing.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
May 31, 2023Inspection5 rules 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
  “Staff lacked a current face to face CPR”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
- Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk
  746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  “Caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
- Records and paperworkMedium Low risk
  746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  “One staff personnel record lacked a signed affidavit.”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
- Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk
  746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  “The Director had 20 hours of the required thirty hours of training for the last full year of employment.”
  The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
- Safety and hazardsMedium risk
  746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
  “The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a form was completed and posted.”
  Corrected during the visit
Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
- Food and nutritionMedium High risk
  746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
  “Leftover macaroni from lunch was left uncovered. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the food was thrown away”
  Corrected during the visit
- Food and nutritionMedium High risk
  746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  “One child was observed eating on the bare table. CI:This was corrected when plate was given to the teacher to use.”
  Corrected during the visit
Jan 24, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
  “Based on interviews a child who screams while throwing a tantrum was placed in the restroom until the screaming had stopped.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk
  746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  “Caregivers showed a lack of judgment by using prohibited punishments and not following meal patterns.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023
- Food and nutritionMedium risk
  746.3311(c) - Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat
  “During lunch, the fruit was observed to be withheld until the majority or all the food on the plate had been consumed by each child. A caregiver was heard during the inspection telling a child to eat their green beans and then she can have her fruit.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023
- Food and nutritionMedium High risk
  746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  “Based on interviews and observations children are given a cup of milk and are required to drink all of their milk and give the empty cup to a caregiver prior to being offered their lunch.”
  The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium risk
  746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  “One of six children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”
  The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
- Safety and hazardsHigh risk
  746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  “The last fire inspection available for review was conducted on 01/07/2021.”
  The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

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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Is Childrens Depot licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 7, 1997.

When was Childrens Depot last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Depot had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Childrens Depot care for?

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

Does Childrens Depot accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Depot'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 Childrens Depot cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 510-4767 to ask.

What is Childrens Depot's phone number?

(830) 510-4767.

Where is Childrens Depot?

133 Deer Forest Dr, Pipe Creek, TX 78063. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Noah's Learning Center, 7.1 miles away.

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