Lapoynor Little Flyers Childcare
13155 US Highway 175 E, Larue, TX
Darla Costlow
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $114
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Darla Costlow
Darla Costlow is a licensed group home daycare in Larue, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 17, 2023, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Darla Costlow has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Henderson County has a median price of $114 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Darla Costlow
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1749249
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.1503(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 reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. There is sufficient evidence that the operation was not supervising all the children during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“There was not a parent's rights in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents have received the parent's rights information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
747.2705(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on the DFPS investigation, there is enough evidence to substantiate the operation yelling at the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. The operation stated that they "pop" the children on the bottoms.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible background check. The caregiver left during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“During the application inspection, three children's records were unavailable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
- Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Darla Costlow
Is Darla Costlow licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 17, 2023.
When was Darla Costlow last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Darla Costlow had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Darla Costlow care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Darla Costlow accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Darla Costlow's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Darla Costlow cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 952-8269 to ask.
What is Darla Costlow's phone number?
(903) 952-8269.
Where is Darla Costlow?
Larue, TX 75770. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.