Marci Usrey
Mesquite, TX 75149 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Karlas Kids Home Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Karlas Kids Home Child Care
Karlas Kids Home Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 21, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 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 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Karlas Kids Home Child Care 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.
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 Karlas Kids Home Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1718007
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Dog feces was observed in the backyard in areas utilized by children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children in care were not made to wash their hands before eating lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“Children were observed having screen time for at least two hours.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“In a bathroom utilized by children, cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials were found underneath the the bathroom sink and acessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
747.3307(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“The caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing the infants diaper. This was corrected at inspection when licensing representative brought this to the attention of the caregiver. The caregiver then was observed washing the infants hands during the remainder of the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operation did not have promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“There was no health professional statement in a childs file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“The operation had not conducted a lock down drill.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
747.209(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
“Operation could not provide proof of liability insurance with the required amount of coverage or form 2962.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Karlas Kids Home Child Care
Is Karlas Kids Home Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 21, 2021.
When was Karlas Kids Home Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karlas Kids Home Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Karlas Kids Home Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Karlas Kids Home Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Karlas Kids Home Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Karlas Kids Home Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 202-8890 to ask.
What is Karlas Kids Home Child Care's phone number?
(214) 202-8890.
Where is Karlas Kids Home Child Care?
Mesquite, TX 75149. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.