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Essentials Preschool

6181 Esther Way, Frisco, TX 75034
licensed capacity
97
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2024

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About Essentials Preschool

Essentials Preschool is a licensed child care center in Frisco, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2024, for up to 97 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through 6 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
97 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “07:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through 6 years of age
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
CurriculumLearning Without Tears
Daily lifePotty training: Potty training is a milestone we navigate together, with frequent bathroom trips, positive reinforcement, & open communication with parents
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity97 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Essentials Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 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.
Denton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Essentials Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
97 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1781858
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 7 visits

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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See all 9 visits
  1. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Essentials Preschool

Is Essentials Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2024.

When was Essentials Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Essentials Preschool had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 7 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Essentials Preschool care for?

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

Does Essentials Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Essentials Preschool'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 Essentials Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 712-2808 to ask.

What is Essentials Preschool's phone number?

(972) 712-2808.

Where is Essentials Preschool?

6181 Esther Way, Frisco, TX 75034.

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