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Ector, TX 75439 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $138
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center
Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Leonard, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 20, 2017, for up to 136 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fannin County has a median price of $138 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$138
Home daycare$125
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$120
Preschool
Center$127
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1631463
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Seven infant feeding instructions had not been updated by the parent or a health care professional in the past 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization; one child's record's lacked a health statement; and one child's immunization record was observed incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
- Jun 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that infant daily reports have not been consistently shared with parents. In addition, it was determined that staff are not consistently completing infant daily reports in their entirety prior to sharing with parents.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver's CPR training did not consist of consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2026
Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“The file of one child was missing the following : immunizations: Hep B(1) and PCV (1)”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of ten child records evaluated did not have updated immunzation records. The following immunizations were missing- Child 1- MMR (1), Varicella (1); Child 2- PCV(1), Varicella (1)”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
- Aug 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center
Is Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 20, 2017.
When was Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Daretha's House Child Care & Learning 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 Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 587-0018 to ask.
What is Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center's phone number?
(903) 587-0018.
Where is Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center?
2385 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452.