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750 Punk Carter Pkwy, Celina, TX
Lakshmi Telu
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Lakshmi Telu
Lakshmi Telu is a licensed home daycare in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 13, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, 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
Tuition and costs
Lakshmi Telu has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Collin County has a median price of $167 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Lakshmi Telu
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1824818
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two outlets located near the backdoor and near the master bedroom in the childcare area had no outlet covers. The operator did replace these when this was pointed out.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“The operation had a person providing care to children at the operation during business hours in licensed space without a active background check. The operation also had two adults visiting the home for more than a week that did not have background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“During the investigation inspection, it was found that the operation caring for 1 child under 17 months and 6 children under 5. This put the operation out of ratio for a registered child care home.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two outlets located near the backdoor and near the master bedroom in the childcare area had no outlet covers. The operator did replace these when this was pointed out.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“The operation had a person providing care to children at the operation during business hours in licensed space without a active background check. The operation also had two adults visiting the home for more than a week that did not have background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“During the investigation inspection, it was found that the operation caring for 1 child under 17 months and 6 children under 5. This put the operation out of ratio for a registered child care home.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lakshmi Telu
Is Lakshmi Telu licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 13, 2025.
When was Lakshmi Telu last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lakshmi Telu had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Lakshmi Telu care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lakshmi Telu accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lakshmi Telu's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lakshmi Telu cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 334-5428 to ask.
What is Lakshmi Telu's phone number?
(518) 334-5428.
Where is Lakshmi Telu?
Celina, TX 75009. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.