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Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood

801 W Avenue B, Garland, TX 750405.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first permitted
2024

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About Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood

Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2024, for up to 145 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with head start.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsHead Start
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumPreK On My Way
MoreFounded 1978
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $180 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1785815
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 7 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. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “The climbing wall on the school aged play structure is anchored by two metal twisted fibers securely attached and buried in the ground. One was observed to have one broken anchor causing the bottom to not be secure for children to climb on and use as per manufacturer's instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

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 Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood

Is Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2024.

When was Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 7 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 Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood care for?

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

Does Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood'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 Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 838-1753 to ask.

What is Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood's phone number?

(214) 838-1753.

Where is Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood?

801 W Avenue B, Garland, TX 75040. The nearest other daycare we list is The Willow Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.

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