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Little Friends Daycare

110 US Highway 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2021

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About Little Friends Daycare

Little Friends Daycare is a licensed child care center in Ore City, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 8, 2021, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 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 capacity93 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Friends Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Upshur County has a median price of $124 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.
Upshur County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Little Friends Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1711100
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “At the inspection, the operation has two cllimbing structures on the playground that require loose-fill at the slide exits. The platform measured 24 inches from the ground.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

  8. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident report form was not completed by the operation staff once knowing the child was seen by a medical professional and as required by minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023

  10. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Feb 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 9, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “An operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. A person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “At the inspection, one slide present on the playground required loose-fill to be installed due to being 3 feet high off the ground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

  3. Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 4, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “During inspection a diaper change was observed and the caregiver did not wash their hands or the child's hands. This was corrected when the inspector told the caregiver to wash hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

      “Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather

      “Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “During inspection staff files were reviewed and two employees did not have CPR/First Aid certification. The employees were supervising children alone.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During inspection there were 2 hand sanitizer bottles down and in the reach of the children. The caregivers moved the bottles out of the reach of the children during inspection. In the lunch room there was a mop bucket that had been used to mop the kitchen that had standing water within the reach of the children. This bucket was removed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a tricycle observed on the playground that had a broken bucket on the back that had sharp edges.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

      “Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 7, 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 Little Friends Daycare

Is Little Friends Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 8, 2021.

When was Little Friends Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Friends Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Little Friends Daycare care for?

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

Does Little Friends Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Friends Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Friends Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 968-7114 to ask.

What is Little Friends Daycare's phone number?

(903) 968-7114.

Where is Little Friends Daycare?

110 US Highway 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683.

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