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Ellen Dawson

Mansfield, TX 76063 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177
year first permitted
2006

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About Ellen Dawson

Ellen Dawson is a home daycare in Mansfield, Texas. It is registered with the state (since February 21, 2006), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ellen Dawson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Tarrant County has a median price of $177 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Ellen Dawson

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#855567
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “The provider did not have annual trainings available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  3. Oct 29, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “The primary caregiver's annual training hours for the previous training year (2/2023 - 2/2024) were not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

  4. Aug 27, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus

      “Menus were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “The primary caregiver's annual training hours for the previous training year (2/2023 - 2/2024) were not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children did not have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “An updated children's product form was not on file at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

      “Documentation of the monthly inspection of the fire extinguisher and testing of the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors was not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child's file lacked an immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations

      “Pet records were not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  5. Sep 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “One child did not have a parent signature for authorization for emergency medical care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

      “Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors,is not being maintained. (Note: The primary caregiver will need to document the required drills and safety checks).”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “One child's record did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child did not have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

      “The primary caregiver did not have current cpr/first aid training. (Note: The trainin ghas been scheduled.)”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver did not complete the 30 clock hours of training for the previous training year (2/2021 - 2/2022). (Note: The primary caregiver will need to make up the 30 clock hours of training. The trainings will not count towards the current training year.)”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022

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 Ellen Dawson

Is Ellen Dawson licensed?

Yes. Ellen Dawson is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued February 21, 2006. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ellen Dawson last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ellen Dawson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Ellen Dawson care for?

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

Does Ellen Dawson accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ellen Dawson's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ellen Dawson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 682-1427 to ask.

What is Ellen Dawson's phone number?

(817) 682-1427.

Where is Ellen Dawson?

Mansfield, TX 76063. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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