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LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center

300 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2015
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About LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center

LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center is a licensed child care center in Little Elm, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 4, 2015, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 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.
Denton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1544324
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “According to the information collected throughout the investigation, a caregiver left a child unattended on the playground for about 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

  5. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director was missing the required hours in the following topics: prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment, Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development, Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

  7. Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center

Is LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 4, 2015.

When was LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center care for?

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

Does LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 947-9160 to ask.

What is LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center's phone number?

(972) 947-9160.

Where is LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center?

300 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC - Little Elm, under 0.1 miles away.

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