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Melva Mitchell

Granbury, TX 76049 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
1997

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About

About Melva Mitchell

Melva Mitchell is a home daycare in Granbury, Texas. It is registered with the state (since August 12, 1997), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Melva Mitchell has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hood County has a median price of $167 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.
Hood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Melva Mitchell

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1997
License number
#531683
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Areas of the backyard outdoor play area were observed to have lumber with exposed nails, unfinished repair work to the side of the house that leads under the house and a container of multi-purpose cleaner labeled "Keep out of reach of children".”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “An outdoor active play structure did not have the required use zone of 6 feet in all directions available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  3. Jan 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “3 children's records did not have all required admission information.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024

  6. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two children did not have updated immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023

  8. Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A full dog flea and tick medicated shampoo bottle was observed on a chair located in the backyard where the children play. The bottle was at a level accessible to children and was labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children".”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility

      “The home was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

      “The provider has not conducted 4 lock down drills within the past 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

      “The provider has not conducted 4 shelter in place drills within the past 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 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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Questions about Melva Mitchell

Is Melva Mitchell licensed?

Yes. Melva Mitchell is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued August 12, 1997. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Melva Mitchell last inspected?

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

Has Melva Mitchell had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Melva Mitchell care for?

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

Does Melva Mitchell accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Melva Mitchell'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 Melva Mitchell cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 870-6130 to ask.

What is Melva Mitchell's phone number?

(817) 870-6130.

Where is Melva Mitchell?

Granbury, TX 76049. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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