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Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy

1402 Main St, Texarkana, TX 755015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$121
year first permitted
2025

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About Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy

Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Texarkana, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 12, 2025, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedOpens 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bowie County has a median price of $121 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.
Bowie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$121
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$114
Home daycare$106

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$105

School age

Center$107
Home daycare$101

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 Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1811527
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 25, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “It was discovered during the inspection the operation had reduced the space of one classroom. This was corrected when the operation provided a letter of the notification of change in space.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Four of six staff were lacking atleast eight hours of pre-service prior to being in care of children and two of the six staff were lacking their annual training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram

      “It was observed the emergency evacuation and relocation plans were not posted in the classrooms or near the front door or backdoor.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Six of six staff files, including the director were lacking all documentation in their personnel files.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Three of six children were lacking a copy of thier immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “It was observed the operation had several required records that were not available for review during the inspection. A list was left with missing information with director.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Two of the six staff were lacking documentation of training for their previous training year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Four of six children's files reviewed were lacking all required information on their admission forms. A list was left with director of missing information.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

  3. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “During the walkthrough it was observed there were two children that were more than 18 months age difference mixed with infants as young as 4 months. This was corrected at inspection when the director moved the two children to another classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “It was observed two infants were asleep in swings during walkthrough. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the two children from the swing and placed in their cribs.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

  5. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Six of six children's files reviewed were lacking all required information except for immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Three of five staff files reviewed were lacking current CPR and First Aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “During review of personnel files the operation was lacking all required components of personnel files except for photo identification.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

  7. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detectors-Inspection of CO System

      “It was observed the operation was lacking atleast one carbon monoxide dectector.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors

      “It was observed that the operation was lacking smoke detectors.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025

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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FAQ

Questions about Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy

Is Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 12, 2025.

When was Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (430) 200-4444 to ask.

What is Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy's phone number?

(430) 200-4444.

Where is Cradle to Crayons Learning Academy?

1402 Main St, Texarkana, TX 75501. The nearest other daycare we list is Hopscotch Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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