Melissa Mae Thomas
Teague, TX 75860 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kiddie Patch Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 53
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Kiddie Patch Daycare Center
Kiddie Patch Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Teague, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 11, 2016, for up to 53 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Patch Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Freestone County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Patch Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1578796
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of the four children's records reviewed, two children were missing an admission date, one child was missing an emergency contact and persons the child could be released to, two school-age children were missing their school's information, and one parent had not acknowledged that they received the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The sand around the climbing structures and merry-go-round had compacted and was no longer shock-absorbing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Two caregivers were missing multiple required training topics for their annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver had a group of twenty children that had a specified age of four years old. Four-year-old classes can only have eighteen children per one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when two of the three-year-olds in that class were transferred to another class.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director was missing 3.5 hours of annual training, including training in management, communicable diseases, administering medications, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of four staff files reviewed, one staff member was missing a pre-employment affidavit and another was missing statements that they received the employee handbook and parent handbook, and that they attended orientation with an overview on the center's abuse neglect policies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One caregiver was unable to provide a copy of their current first aid and CPR card.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not sanitize the diapering surface before moving on to the next child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded to sanitize the surface between diaper changes and the caregiver did so before changing the next child”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not wash hands before changing the next child's diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about washing hands, and they washed their hands before changing the next child.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that children's hands must be washed after diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A a sixteen-month-old was cmobined with the pre-k class in the front area of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was taken to the toddler room with the toddlers.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During the investigation, it was found that an infant who is sixteen months old was being combined with children up to four years old in the mornings during drop-off.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Apr 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers have been supervising two classes at once by standing in the doorway between the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Two caregivers were using their iPads for personal use. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that electronic devices can't be used for personal use and the devices were turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
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Apr 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One caregiver who was past her first 90 days was missing an hour of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing field trip procedures, information on parent's rights, benefits of physical activity, critera for extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, and a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when the children cannot go outside.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product certfiication form was last signed in January 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new certification form was signed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver did not have any annual training for the 2023-2024 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kit in the operation's vehicle had antiseptic solution and cream that had expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the expired supplies were removed from the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant had feeding instructions that were last updated in January.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“There was an infant sleeping in a swing. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the swing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
- Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“There were 2 caregivers that did not have pre-service or orientation on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“There were 3 infants that had blankets in the crib. One infant also had a boppy pillow in the crib. The blankets and boppy pillow were reviewed by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“There were 4 infants observed with bottles in their cribs while they were sleeping. The bottles were removed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“There were 2 caregivers that did not complete the required annual training for the previous year. One caregiver only completed 12 hours and one caregiver did not have any trainings on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director had only completed 15 hours of annual training for the previous year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The 2 caregivers are drivers for the operation did not have current transportation on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was one person observed at the operation in a classroom that did not have a background check on file. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 3 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
- Aug 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“During the inspection the tires on an piece of active playground equipment was observed with rips exposing the wire.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“During the inspection a caregiver responsible for children under 24 months did not have a current training in the topics sudden infant death syndrome and early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
- Oct 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Patch Daycare Center
Is Kiddie Patch Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 11, 2016.
When was Kiddie Patch Daycare Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Patch Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Kiddie Patch Daycare Center care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Patch Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Patch Daycare Center'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 Kiddie Patch Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 739-5180 to ask.
What is Kiddie Patch Daycare Center's phone number?
(254) 739-5180.
Where is Kiddie Patch Daycare Center?
2201 Main St, Teague, TX 75860. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lions Daycare, 1 miles away.