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Handprints Child Care 24
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Handprints Child Care 24
Handprints Child Care 24 is a licensed child care center in Sunnyvale, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 31, 2022, for up to 170 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 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
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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
- 170 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 | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Handprints Child Care 24 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Infant
Center$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Handprints Child Care 24
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1728064
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection from the CIty of Dallas.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- Jun 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection from the CIty of Dallas.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The restroom in the hallway is out of order and has an odor.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation did not ensure that children were served the required minimum meal and snack portions.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The operation did not document meal and snack substitutions.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“The front building was not adequately heated. The operation's heating system was not functioning properly.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The operation did not properly document substitutions to the daily meals as required.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation did not adhere to the required meal pattern, as they consistently ran out of the necessary components.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
Show 25 earlier visits
Aug 27, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.3607(1) - Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
“A child received a severe injury while in care. The injury required immediate medical treatment, and the operation did not contact emergency medical services.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation did not follow its own policy for handling medical emergencies when a child sustained a severe injury. Their policy requires staff to contact 911 first in the event of a serious medical emergency. Staff failed to implement this step and did not immediately call emergency services.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“During the inspection, certain areas of the center exhibited low temperatures. Two thermostats indicated readings of 60 degrees and 64 degrees, while the external temperature was recorded at below 40 degrees.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was determined through interviews and observations that certain areas of the center experience flooding during inclement weather.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“During the inspection, certain areas of the center exhibited low temperatures. Two thermostats indicated readings of 60 degrees and 64 degrees, while the external temperature was recorded at below 40 degrees.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was determined through interviews and observations that certain areas of the center experience flooding during inclement weather.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“The operation was found deficient with this standard. Based on the pictures and information gathered from the parent, it indicates the child was not changed promptly that caused him to have diaper rash and the caregiver did not provide a report to the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
- Jul 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
“One caregiver did not have the required abuse/neglect training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
Oct 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver failed to share information with the incoming caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
Sep 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The Infant Classroom was out of ratio.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Small toys presenting a choking hazard were present. One child had two pieces stuffed in mouth during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“PreK Classroom ceiling damaged from weather related flooding. Operation will not use classroom until repairs are completed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The utility room outside the building has cleaners detergents, plastic liners in there. The room will not lock to keep these hazards inaccessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
“I observed the 4 year olds having snack when I arrived. They were having graham crackers and milk. You must ensure a supply of drinking water is always available to each child at every snack, mealtime, and after active play and is served in a safe and sanitary manner. I explained this and the children were given water at that time. I spoke to the person who makes the snacks to send to the classroom and she said she will start sending a pitcher of water as well as milk to the classrooms for snack.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“I observed 11 children who were 18 months-2 years old being supervised by only one caregiver. There must be no more than 9 children per 1 caregiver for children 18-23 months old. One child had been sent over there from the 2 year old class by his caregiver because the child wanted to go. I informed her that he must come back to his own classroom as that caregiver already had too many children in her class without that extra one. CHILD CAREGIVER RATIO MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY THE COMPLIANCE DATE INDICATED. A FULL PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED WTIHOUT PROPER CHILD CAREGIVER RATIO IN PLACE.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“The operation had not documented a smoke detector test since 10/13/21. I asked the person in charge to check them while I was there and 2 were not working.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not had a fire drill since October 14, 2021. You must practice a fire drill every month.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2022
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The carbon monoxide detector had not been tested since 10/13/21. The person in charge tested it during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Handprints Child Care 24
Is Handprints Child Care 24 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 31, 2022.
When was Handprints Child Care 24 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Handprints Child Care 24 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 24 care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Handprints Child Care 24 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Handprints Child Care 24'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 Handprints Child Care 24 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 226-4435 to ask.
What is Handprints Child Care 24's phone number?
(972) 226-4435.
Where is Handprints Child Care 24?
2763 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Austin Elementary, 0.6 miles away.