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Mesquite, TX 75150 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Childtime CTR 1212 is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 1997, for up to 126 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Childtime CTR 1212 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).
State record
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 21 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
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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746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that a caregiver thumped a child on the ear and hit a child on the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that a caregiver disciplined her own child using prohibited methods while the child was in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection was unavailable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
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
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that two toddlers were able to exit out of the front entrance of the operation without caregivers being aware for approximately three minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Children were observed slipping on pea gravel surfacing while climbing the stairs of the playground equipment structure. A large amount of pea gravel was on the stairs of the slide.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers are unable to control the school age classroom at times. Additional caregivers or volunteers are needed to assist in the supervision and redirection of the children based on behavioral challenges. There was insufficient evidence to prove a child required medical attention due to a head injury while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child injury occurred as a result of a caregiver mopping the classroom with children in care causing a slipping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was performing janitorial duties with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2022
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report a child injury requiring medical treatment by a Health Care Professional upon awareness.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Adequate supervision was not provided for the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not use good judgement in serving a snack food to an infant child, without parent permission, which caused a digestive reaction for the child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not have appropriate visual and/or auditory awareness, and was not in physical proximity to intervene, and ensure safety of the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2022
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“All caregivers need the required Abuse/Neglect Training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child did not have the required Food Allergy Plan.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2022
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report timely.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 1997.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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.
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 279-4779 to ask.
(972) 279-4779.
4111 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75150. The nearest other daycare we list is Appleseed Academy, 0.3 miles away.