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Lil Rascals Learning Center

2424 Baker Dr, Mesquite, TX 751504.3· 47 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2002
Call (972) 681-2177Directions

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About Lil Rascals Learning Center

Lil Rascals Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 29, 2002, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 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 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 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 capacity160 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Rascals Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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 Lil Rascals Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#810893
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 20 visits
  1. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Personnel records reviewed did not have CPR training that was practiced on a manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

  3. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation when a child in care received an injury which required medical attention.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “Infant was wearing beaded bracelet while sleeping in crib.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 8, 2021VisitNo 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 Lil Rascals Learning Center

Is Lil Rascals Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 29, 2002.

When was Lil Rascals Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Rascals Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 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 Lil Rascals Learning Center care for?

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

Does Lil Rascals Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil Rascals Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Lil Rascals Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 681-2177 to ask.

What is Lil Rascals Learning Center's phone number?

(972) 681-2177.

Where is Lil Rascals Learning Center?

2424 Baker Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Tosch Elementary, 0.4 miles away.

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