Robin Stewart
Mesquite, TX 75149 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childrens Palace Preparatory School
- licensed capacity
- 214
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Childrens Palace Preparatory School
Childrens Palace Preparatory School is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 20, 2024, for up to 214 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and part-time care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
- 214 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from local schools (before/after-school)) |
| Licensed capacity | 214 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Palace Preparatory School 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Childrens Palace Preparatory School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 214 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1794918
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Caregivers failed to provide sufficient supervision, resulting in a child being hit with a toy and kissed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“It was determined that the operation did not timely complete and share an incident report with the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation was not properly supervising the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The operation did not have outlet safety covers in serveral areas and classrooms and were accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was supervising seventeen children. The specified age group is three. One caregiver is allowed to care for no more than fifteen children.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver was observed yelling at children.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined concrete evidence exists to support that prohibited punishment has taken place at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The playground had less than 6 inches of loose fill (wood chips) on a less than 5 feet structure.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2024
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed was missing documentation of the rotovirus vaccine.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“Building one playground did not have 6 inches of loose fill under the play structure.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Palace Preparatory School
Is Childrens Palace Preparatory School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 20, 2024.
When was Childrens Palace Preparatory School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Palace Preparatory School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Palace Preparatory School care for?
214, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childrens Palace Preparatory School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childrens Palace Preparatory School'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 Palace Preparatory School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 222-7808 to ask.
What is Childrens Palace Preparatory School's phone number?
(972) 222-7808.
Where is Childrens Palace Preparatory School?
603 S Bryan Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149. The nearest other daycare we list is Handprints Academy, 0.8 miles away.