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Children's World Daycare Center

130 E Cora Lee St, Sour Lake, TX 776595.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2007

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About Children's World Daycare Center

Children's World Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Sour Lake, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 9, 2007, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's World Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hardin County has a median price of $135 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.
Hardin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 World Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#875467
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Transportation 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “A vehicle was purchased on 8/4/2026 to transport children and it was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

  2. Jul 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A child was observed sleeping with a blanket in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “A staff member and the director did not have the requiredl transportation trainiing available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicle was not instlled at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “The classroom was observed with a blocked exit while a child napped on thier cot.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026

  3. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for this age.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two chidlren's records were lacking a current immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Three children's records were lacking a preschool health statement”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

      “Upon arrival to the operation, there were 93 children present at the operation. The operation's capacity is 85.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

  5. Feb 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “One caregiver present during an inspection did not have a current background check. Caregiver was working in a room with children. The operation has not received complete eligibility before allowing the caregiver to have access to the children in care. Caregiver works on Fridays and Summers only. A background check has been submitted and completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025

  6. Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  7. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The 18-23 month old room had 10 children with one caregiver. One caregiver may only have 9 children this age. This was corrected when one child was moved to another classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

  10. Aug 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A current fire inspection was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The door in the two year old room has a hole in it where a child could can access. A picture was taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      “A copy of the emergency medical authorization forms were not in the operation's vehicle. The operation has all emergency information stored electronically.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “The van's fire extinguisher was not securely mounted in the passenger compartment.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “Monthly maintenance checklists were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “Fire Safety documentation was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. One caregiver was working in the infant room, the other caregiver was working with children 18 months - 23 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023

  2. May 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “During an inspection, one caregiver present did not have a complete background check. Eligibility notification had not been received and the caregiver was allowed access to the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023

  3. Apr 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left employment by the January 15, 2023, due date. This has been corrected when Director completed this task.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

  5. Sep 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The Director and Caregiver who drives were lacking current transporation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver works in the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver was lacking 8 hours of annual training for the training year 8/21-8/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 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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Questions about Children's World Daycare Center

Is Children's World Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 9, 2007.

When was Children's World Daycare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's World Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 World Daycare Center care for?

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

Does Children's World Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's World Daycare Center's hours?

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

How much does Children's World Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 287-2222 to ask.

What is Children's World Daycare Center's phone number?

(409) 287-2222.

Where is Children's World Daycare Center?

130 E Cora Lee St, Sour Lake, TX 77659. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hearts 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).