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Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center

12963 High School Cir, Lyford, TX 78569
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2005
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About Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center

Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Lyford, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 27, 2005, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Willacy County has a median price of $144 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.
Willacy County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2005
License number
#839902
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 6 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.

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  1. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Of all the children's files reviewed, 3 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “There was a substitute staff who did not have the required background check and was in charge of a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “The caregiver in the toddler room was heard disciplining a child by telling them they could not go outside instead of redirecting the behavior using positive statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      “Out of the staff files reviewed there werre 2 staff with no prior experience who did not receive the 24 hours of pre-service training. One staff only received 8 while the other only completed 14 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022

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 Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center

Is Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 27, 2005.

When was Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 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 Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center care for?

94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 347-3906 to ask.

What is Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center's phone number?

(956) 347-3906.

Where is Lyford C.I.S.D. Child Development Center?

12963 High School Cir, Lyford, TX 78569.

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