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In His Hands Day Care

1818 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 790155.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
190
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
1999

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About

About In His Hands Day Care

In His Hands Day Care is a licensed child care center in Canyon, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 20, 1999, for up to 190 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
190 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:15 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
Licensed capacity190 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

In His Hands Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randall County has a median price of $147 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.
Randall County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

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 In His Hands Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
190 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#543684
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 14 visits
  1. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

      “Two employee files still lacked orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

  2. Feb 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

      “The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

      “Three employee files lacked orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

  3. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was thumping children on their hands as a means to stop unwanted behavior for discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child inappropriately. The child was asked to put down a handful of rocks and then the caregiver grabbed the child by the arm in an attempt to get the child to release the rocks.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  6. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 month old infants required two staff members in the classroom with the 8 children in care but only had one staff member observed in the classroom upon entry of the room at inspections. The caregiver that left the classroom to utilize the restroom, promptly returned and the classroom was back in ratio during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “One slide on the younger children playground has screws that pose a hazard to children in care. Two screws have broken from the plastic and poses a pinch hazard, and one screw protrudes up and is a pinch hazard. Additionally, the older children playground has a metal post protruding from the ground and is a trip hazard. This was corrected at inspection with the slide removed and the metal post was pulled up and removed.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Five infants in the infant classroom were past due on infant feeding instructions requiring to be updated in the last 30 days that are consuming formula or breastmilk.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

  8. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “One classroom with infants and toddlers was observed during snack time and the children were no secured with the buckle in the multiple occupancy table that has buckles.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Climbing equipment on the playground that requires six inches of loose fill within the use zone had various areas that had hard and compacted dirt and there was not sufficient 6 inches of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  10. Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 12, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about In His Hands Day Care

Is In His Hands Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 20, 1999.

When was In His Hands Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has In His Hands Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 In His Hands Day Care care for?

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

Does In His Hands Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are In His Hands Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does In His Hands Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 655-5437 to ask.

What is In His Hands Day Care's phone number?

(806) 655-5437.

Where is In His Hands Day Care?

1818 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015. The nearest other daycare we list is Christian Learning Center of FBC, 0.1 miles away.

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