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Pearsall, TX 78061 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center
Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Dilley, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 7, 2018, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Frio 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 Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1678246
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver washed their hands.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation had placed a child who was eighteen months in same classroom with older three-year-olds and four-year-olds which resulted in an injury to eighteen-month child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
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
“Caregivers in classroom were each working on miscellaneous work and could not ensure safety of a child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Dec 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parent's rights were not included in the operational policies. This was corrected at inspection when the parent's rights form 2987 was provided to the operation and it was provided to parents at pick up.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after removing their gloves. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver proceeded to wash their hands.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation could not produce a filled out maintenaince checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The storage shed located in the playground has a gap underneath that a child could fit in.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
“The permit renewal letter was not posted. Corrected at inspection: The letter was printed and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One out of five staff files reviewed was lacking the affidavit of employement, acknowledgement of orientation, acknowledgement of personnel policies, copy of ID and a copy of their education.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One out of four childrens files was lacking a parents signature under the emergency medical section.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
May 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two years old was observed watching tv on a IPAD. This was corrected at inspection when the IPAD was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
Aug 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2206(2)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
“Activity plans were not prepared and posted. CI: This was corrected when a lesson plans was created and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One out of one infant's feeding schedule was not updated in the past month.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two out of four staff lacked a current CPR and first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Lighting was not adequate in both classrooms in use. Corrected when a night light was plugged into each classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center
Is Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 7, 2018.
When was Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 965-1912 to ask.
What is Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(830) 965-1912.
Where is Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center?
208 W Curtis St, Dilley, TX 78017. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Pups Day Care, 0.2 miles away.