Little Learners Children's Academy
219 E Elm St, Hillsboro, TX
2.3· 3 reviews
Melissa Carter
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Melissa Carter
Melissa Carter is a home daycare in Hillsboro, Texas. It is registered with the state (since October 26, 2018), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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2
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5
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Melissa Carter has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hill County has a median price of $122 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Melissa Carter
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1679340
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 27, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“7 out of the 8 children's files reviewed, did not have health statements on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The Provider did not have documentation of the required 30 hours of annual training being completed.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
Jun 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The Director did not have the 30 annual training hours for the previous year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Melissa Carter
Is Melissa Carter licensed?
Yes. Melissa Carter is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued October 26, 2018. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Melissa Carter last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 27, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melissa Carter had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Melissa Carter care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Melissa Carter accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Melissa Carter'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 Melissa Carter cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 498-9355 to ask.
What is Melissa Carter's phone number?
(254) 498-9355.
Where is Melissa Carter?
Hillsboro, TX 76645. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.