Sam's Tiny Tots
Bedford, TX 76022 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mid Cities Scholars
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Mid Cities Scholars
Mid Cities Scholars is a licensed child care center in Bedford, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 31, 2017, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mid Cities Scholars has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Mid Cities Scholars
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1634644
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the arm while taking him back to the room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was witnessed on her cell phone at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Apr 27, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and found deficient. A caregiver was witnessed on video throwing a toy at a child. The caregiver also threw a ball at a child and they fell down when hit with by the ball.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and found deficient. Caregivers failed to properly follow policies and procedures for accounting for children, during a transition and a child was left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
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
“This standard was evaluated in regard to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground, during a transition from recess.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
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
“A caregiver left a child in the building alone unsupervised when she left the building and went outside.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver failed to utilize good judgement when she left a child unsupervised alone in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Show 15 earlier visits
- Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's last sanitation health inspection was October 3, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the monitoring visit, one caregiver did not have a CPR/First Aid card available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Dec 30, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent in a timely manner that is required by the minimum standard. This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient a child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to properly complete a name to face and account for all children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
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
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised during a transition from recess.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Oct 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The operation failed to notify licensing when a child was injured in care and needed medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child had an allergic reaction to ant bites and the parent was not provided with an incident report.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.611(a)(2) - Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs
“One employees files was missing signed affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One employee was missing diploma at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mid Cities Scholars
Is Mid Cities Scholars licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 31, 2017.
When was Mid Cities Scholars last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mid Cities Scholars had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Mid Cities Scholars care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mid Cities Scholars accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mid Cities Scholars' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mid Cities Scholars cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 438-7503 to ask.
What is Mid Cities Scholars' phone number?
(817) 438-7503.
Where is Mid Cities Scholars?
1101 Airport Fwy, Bedford, TX 76021. The nearest other daycare we list is First UMC Early Childhood Academy, 0.1 miles away.