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Atascosa, TX 78002 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Colonial Farms Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 1994
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About
About Colonial Farms Day Care
Colonial Farms Day Care is a licensed child care center in Lytle, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 12, 1994, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Colonial Farms Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Colonial Farms Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1994
- License number
- #507879
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child's hands were not washed immediately after having their diaper changed. The child was allowed to join the group of children. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill on the playground where the monkey bars are located was very compacted with grass growing through. The loose-fill was not maintained at the proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivier and the diaper changing table was sanitized.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Four out of ten children's records evaluated were lacking current immunizations on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of ten children records evaluated had out of date immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill for two monkey bar structures was not maintained to the proper 6 inch depth. There was grass growing through and the loose fill was very compacted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
Aug 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“An employee did not wash their hands in between changing diapers.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“The diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between diaper changes for multiple children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“Todder's hands were not washed after diapering.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Two of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two out of seven infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver promptly removed the infants and placed them in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023
Jun 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“Diaper changing was observed, however the infants hands were not washed after diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2023
- May 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Four out of ten children records evaluated lacked an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022
Nov 8, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
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 Eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“One caregivers' records reviewed lacked a current CPR and first aid training. The caregiver was observed to be in charge of a classroom unsupervised until the caregiver was placed with a qualified caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Colonial Farms Day Care
Is Colonial Farms Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 12, 1994.
When was Colonial Farms Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Colonial Farms Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Colonial Farms Day Care care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Colonial Farms Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Colonial Farms Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Colonial Farms Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 772-4642 to ask.
What is Colonial Farms Day Care's phone number?
(830) 772-4642.
Where is Colonial Farms Day Care?
18471 IH 35 S, Lytle, TX 78052. The nearest other daycare we list is Lytle Learning Center, 1.2 miles away.