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Early Childhood Lab

2428 Raguet St., Nacogdoches, TX 75962
licensed capacity
252
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$175
year first permitted
2009
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About Early Childhood Lab

Early Childhood Lab is a licensed child care center in Nacogdoches, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 30, 2009, for up to 252 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:10 AM to 5:20 PM. It lists monthly tuition from $175 to $1,070.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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
252 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:10 AM to 5:20 PM
Tuesday7:10 AM to 5:20 PM
Wednesday7:10 AM to 5:20 PM
Thursday7:10 AM to 5:20 PM
Friday7:10 AM to 5:20 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Class sizeInfant Room: 8 children; Pre-K I Room: 20 children
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity252 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Childhood Lab lists monthly tuition from $175 to $1,070. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nacogdoches County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Care (K-5)$175
Infant$1,070
Pre-K I$895
Pre-K II$885
Toddler I$990
Toddler II$940
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Nacogdoches County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$121
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

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 Early Childhood Lab

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified
Capacity
252 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#1027486
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver utilized corporal punishment in response to a child's behavior during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregiver responsible was terminated for her actions. The director has required all remaining operation staff to take refresher trainings on positive guidance/discipline along with reviewing the operation's formal disciplinary policies which do not allow the use of corporal punishment in any form.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

  4. Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 26, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A child was left on the playground for 2-3 minutes unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021

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 Early Childhood Lab

Is Early Childhood Lab licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 30, 2009.

When was Early Childhood Lab last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Childhood Lab had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Childhood Lab care for?

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

Does Early Childhood Lab accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Early Childhood Lab's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:10 AM to 5:20 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Childhood Lab cost?

Monthly tuition from $175 to $1,070, as it lists it.

What is Early Childhood Lab's phone number?

(936) 468-4006.

Where is Early Childhood Lab?

2428 Raguet St., Nacogdoches, TX 75962. The nearest other daycare we list is GETCAP Head Start and Early Head Start at Nacogdoches, 1 miles away.

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