Mindy De La Cruz
Richwood, TX 77531 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Tykes Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 151
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About Little Tykes Child Care Center
Little Tykes Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Clute, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 2005, for up to 151 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 151 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Tykes Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Little Tykes Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #854892
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 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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Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the restroom in the gym there is a piece of panel peeled off of the wall and a sink that is cracked. In the science room there is a nail sticking out of the wall. On the playground: The climbing structure is cracked at one side and then the slide has a bolt falling off of it. Right behind the climbing structure the fence has a spot that is bunched up causing a whole in the area and a gap at the bottom. The wheel is falling off because of a missing pedal. In the school age room there was a fan that was visibly dirty along the intake side, a nail sticking out of the red desk, and the wall has paint peeling by the door.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“Eleven booster seats were observed expired between both vans. Note: This was corrected when the director and the owner confirmed how many they have to how many seats they will need.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A metal Jeep toy was observed to have a rusted hole on the back side base of the frame. Note: A construction fence was put up around the Jeep to keep children out until it can be removed from the playground. This brought the violation into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The ceiling tiles in the gym, restroom, and front hallway are stained and one of the tiles appearrs to have mold.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“All the staff had their CPR through an online course.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The sand loose fill is packed down not allowing it to have the shock absorption needed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
- May 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last documented fire inspection is from 2019.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Tykes Child Care Center
Is Little Tykes Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 2005.
When was Little Tykes Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Tykes Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Tykes Child Care Center care for?
151, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Tykes Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Tykes Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Tykes Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 265-2539 to ask.
What is Little Tykes Child Care Center's phone number?
(979) 265-2539.
Where is Little Tykes Child Care Center?
220 S Shanks St, Clute, TX 77531. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Konnection Learning Academy, 0.8 miles away.