Little Seeds Learning Center
3034 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX
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Little Cardinals Nest
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Little Cardinals Nest
Little Cardinals Nest is a licensed group home daycare in Melissa, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals. 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals provided
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 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 |
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Class size | Licensed for 12 Children |
| Staff | CPR & First Aid Certified |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Cardinals Nest 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 Little Cardinals Nest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1825176
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Cardinals Nest
Is Little Cardinals Nest licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2025.
When was Little Cardinals Nest last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Cardinals Nest had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Little Cardinals Nest care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Cardinals Nest accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Cardinals Nest's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Cardinals Nest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 710-0026 to ask.
What is Little Cardinals Nest's phone number?
(716) 710-0026.
Where is Little Cardinals Nest?
Melissa, TX 75454. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.