Jacqueline Atkinson
North Richland Hills, TX 76182 · infants only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Early Care and Education
- licensed capacity
- 352
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Early Care and Education
Early Care and Education is a licensed child care center in North Richland Hills, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 12, 2024, for up to 352 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 352 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 352 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Care and Education has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Early Care and Education
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 352 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1804597
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 17 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two immunization records were not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two food allergy emergency plans were missing the parent's signature.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“One medication was past the expired date printed on the box.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and was found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of a group of children when a child was injured did not have current training in First Aid. The caregiver has completed First Aid training.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There were ant mounds on the grass yard area leading to the playground turf area which caused children to get bitten.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“When notifying a parent of an injury, the front office provided information that differed from the written incident report.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
Sep 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information obtained it was determined a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child as way to direct them to a task. In this action a mark was left on the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Care and Education
Is Early Care and Education licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 12, 2024.
When was Early Care and Education last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Care and Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Early Care and Education care for?
352, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Early Care and Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Care and Education's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Care and Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 849-2331 to ask.
What is Early Care and Education's phone number?
(817) 849-2331.
Where is Early Care and Education?
7515 Smithfield Rd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182. The nearest other daycare we list is Terri Lunsford, 0.3 miles away.