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Little Unicorns Daycare

411 W Jackson St, El Campo, TX 774375.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
53
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024

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About Little Unicorns Daycare

Little Unicorns Daycare is a licensed child care center in El Campo, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 4, 2024, for up to 53 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
53 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity53 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Unicorns Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wharton 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.
Wharton County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Unicorns Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
53 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1794834
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2026Inspection2 rules 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

      “An infant was left unattended in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One caregiver did not have proof of current first aid/cpr available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

  3. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Information obtained during the investigation provides proof that the director did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when interacting with a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  10. Jun 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infants not ready for table food had monthly feeding schedules that had not been updated in the last 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

  3. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “One caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for. When asked several times they gave the same incorrect number and didn't include two children in their count.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “During lunchtime children under the age of 2 were observed watching a show on a tablet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation was unable to provide proof that monthly building maintenance checklists are being done.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

  5. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      “The operation did not have a complete abuse and neglect policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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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Questions about Little Unicorns Daycare

Is Little Unicorns Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 4, 2024.

When was Little Unicorns Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Unicorns Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Unicorns Daycare care for?

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

Does Little Unicorns Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Unicorns Daycare'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 Unicorns Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 534-2069 to ask.

What is Little Unicorns Daycare's phone number?

(979) 534-2069.

Where is Little Unicorns Daycare?

411 W Jackson St, El Campo, TX 77437. The nearest other daycare we list is Presbyterian Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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