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Karla Garcia

Garland, TX 75041 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2009

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About Karla Garcia

Karla Garcia is a home daycare in Garland, Texas. It is registered with the state (since May 20, 2009), for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Karla Garcia has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Karla Garcia

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#968926
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “Four children records were reviewed and lacked the release person number and health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

  2. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the inspection there was a gap in the fence/barrier with the pool.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

  4. Oct 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “At the time of the inspection, the air conditioner unit outside did not have a safeguard around it making it inaccessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “At the time of the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have current training for caring for children younger than 24 months and required content training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “Two out of four children records evaluated, did not have current immunization information or a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      747.4807(a) - Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4' High

      “At the time of the inspection, the operation's portable fence was not up around the pool.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The primary caregiver cared for children before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

      “At the time of the inspection there were 8 children in care from 0 to 4 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations

      “At the time of the inspection, the provider's pet did not have current vaccination information.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024

  5. Feb 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.307(a)(1) - Parental Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency

      “The operation had not notified parents of sleep safe deficiency.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

  6. Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was sleep in a restrictive device (carseat).”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023

  7. Dec 21, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “AN infant had a blanket nad teddybear in the crib during naptime.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of training.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not have a record of fire drills for the year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “An infant ,that is not on table food, did not have infant feeding form on file signed by the parents.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      “The operation did not have current vaccination records for the family dog.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.4807(b) - Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked

      “The area leading to the pool did not have a closed fence.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers

      “Several children's records did not have emergency contact information completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      747.3101(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

      “The operation did not serve water at lunchtime. Water was provided.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Karla Garcia

Is Karla Garcia licensed?

Yes. Karla Garcia is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued May 20, 2009. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Karla Garcia last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Karla Garcia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Karla Garcia care for?

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

Does Karla Garcia accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Karla Garcia's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Karla Garcia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 855-7638 to ask.

What is Karla Garcia's phone number?

(469) 855-7638.

Where is Karla Garcia?

Garland, TX 75041. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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