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Irving, TX 75060 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Janet Vargas is a home daycare in Irving, Texas. It is registered with the state (since September 21, 2021), for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Janet Vargas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $163 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 16 corrected
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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747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The primary provider did not provide a copy of the vaccinations for one animal in the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
747.501(8)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
“The primary provider did not provide a copy of the promotion of play duration in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
“The primary provider did not provide six hours of management training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“The operation did not have a copy of the emergency preparedness plan available for review or provided by email.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“During the visit, the primary provider's sleeping cots for children were not labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
“During the visit, the primary provider did not have a carbon monoxide detector available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
“During the visit, the primary provider did not have any management training hours available for review during the monitoring visit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“During the visit, the primary provider did not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
747.501(8)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
“During the visit, the primary provider did not have the duration of promotion of play in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the visit, I was informed that there are three household members living on the property who have not submitted a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“During the visit, the primary provider had two dogs inside the front of the home on the property. The primary provider did not have vaccination records available for review. There are two homes on the property.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During the visit, the two children did not have the health statement completed by a parent or guardian.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
747.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“During the visit, the one child did not have the physician's name or emergency care physician completed by a parent or guardian on the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“1 out of 7 children didnt have emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“Caregiver lacks training in emergency preparedness and in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
“1 out of 7 children did not have records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“2 out of 7 children do not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“3 of 4 student files reviewed did not include a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“3 of 4 student files reviewed did not include an address for emegency contact persons.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
747.213(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
“Parents were not notified in writing prior to enrolling children that the operation does not carry liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2022
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The provider did not have a current copy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission form on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“A/C wall units did not include adequate safeguards to prevent access to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“Documentation of emergency practices were not available for review .”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A safeguard was not in place to prevent children from accessing the back of the operation, where hazardous equipment including a hand saw was located. There was also an outdoor table with a damaged bench seat that included several exposed screws.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Janet Vargas is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued September 21, 2021. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 304-7269 to ask.
(682) 304-7269.
Irving, TX 75060. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.