Nicole Minchew
Pottsboro, TX 75076 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Guiding Hands Christian Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $138
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Guiding Hands Christian Childcare
Guiding Hands Christian Childcare is a licensed child care center in Pottsboro, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2024, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guiding Hands Christian Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Grayson County has a median price of $138 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$138
Home daycare$125
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$120
Preschool
Center$127
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Guiding Hands Christian Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1785638
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 22 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A child was left unsupervised by a caregiver at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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
“A child was left unsupervised by a caregiver at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“In the documentation completed as part of a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child in care had been bruised when a caregiver pinched him.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“In the documentation completed as part of a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child in care had been yelled at by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“In the DFPS Investigation, a caregiver was found to have physically abused a child in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
- Jan 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Through interviews with operation staff, it was determined that the operation failed to notify a parent when their child was involved in a non-routine situation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that a bus driver did not have a current bus list when transporting children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The surfacing material for the slides and climbing equipment was 4-5 inches in depth. The operation has ordered additional surfacing material which has not yet been shipped to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a passed health inspection. They have made the repairs required by the county health department and have scheduled the health inspector to come back to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Guiding Hands Christian Childcare
Is Guiding Hands Christian Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2024.
When was Guiding Hands Christian Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guiding Hands Christian Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Guiding Hands Christian Childcare care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Guiding Hands Christian Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Guiding Hands Christian Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Guiding Hands Christian Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 419-2033 to ask.
What is Guiding Hands Christian Childcare's phone number?
(903) 419-2033.
Where is Guiding Hands Christian Childcare?
206 E FM 120, Pottsboro, TX 75076.