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Handprints Child Care 21

900 W Grove St, Kaufman, TX 75142
licensed capacity
224
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2020

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About Handprints Child Care 21

Handprints Child Care 21 is a licensed child care center in Kaufman, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 16, 2020, for up to 224 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
224 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity224 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Handprints Child Care 21 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman 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.
Kaufman 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 Handprints Child Care 21

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
224 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1699296
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 22 visits
  1. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “This standard was tasked as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A child who is a known runner was able to run toward and fall through the fence on the playground and escape.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “This deficiency was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The fence on the playground had damages which caused a child to fall through and escape without injuries.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  7. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “This standard was tasked over for this investigation conducted by DFPS and found to be deficient. Following this investigation, it was determined that caregiver(s) did not notify that parents of the accident and/or injury in a timely manner. Parents were not notified of the child's discomfort until the afternoon, and the child was showing signs of discomfort throughout the day.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025

  9. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness of 2 children when they were allowed to return into the building alone.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

  5. Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “None of the cots or cribs were labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022

  7. Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “The amount of time the children sit in time out at the operation is not consistent with the ages of the children in care.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation recieved a minor citation on their sanitation inspection conducted on 9/28/2022 for kitchen staff not having food handlers certification. The kitchen staff still has not completed a food handers certification course.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022

  8. Sep 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “5 caregivers had affidavits that were not notarized.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022

  9. Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Two children were observed sleeping in restrictive devices. This was corrected when the children were removed from the restrictive device and placed in the crib.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Two children were sitting in restrictive devices while inside of the crib, causing the crib to not be bare of anything other than the child. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive devices from inside of the crib.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. May 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo 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 Handprints Child Care 21

Is Handprints Child Care 21 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 16, 2020.

When was Handprints Child Care 21 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Handprints Child Care 21 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Handprints Child Care 21 care for?

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

Does Handprints Child Care 21 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Handprints Child Care 21's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Handprints Child Care 21 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 932-7049 to ask.

What is Handprints Child Care 21's phone number?

(972) 932-7049.

Where is Handprints Child Care 21?

900 W Grove St, Kaufman, TX 75142. The nearest other daycare we list is Sonshine School, 0.9 miles away.

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