Stockdale Child Development Center
109 Fordtran St, Stockdale, TX
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Mini Mustang Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Mini Mustang Cottage
Mini Mustang Cottage is a licensed child care center in Nixon, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 24, 2006, for up to 47 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mini Mustang Cottage has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gonzales County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Mini Mustang Cottage
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #850154
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Dec 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Operation did not have feeding instructions for infants not ready for table food.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The back gate to the playground will not close. *This is due to the ground shifting*”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The promotion of physical activity was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A hose was left out on the playground not in use where children were accessible to it which could have caused a tripping hazard. This was corrected when the director wrapped the hose back up. There was a rain gutter located on the playground that was missing a cover around the edge of it that is sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director covered the edge of the gutter with a pool noodle.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“There were no sanitary gauze pads in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mini Mustang Cottage
Is Mini Mustang Cottage licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 24, 2006.
When was Mini Mustang Cottage last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mini Mustang Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Mini Mustang Cottage care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Does Mini Mustang Cottage accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mini Mustang Cottage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mini Mustang Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 582-1536 to ask.
What is Mini Mustang Cottage's phone number?
(830) 582-1536.
Where is Mini Mustang Cottage?
800 N Rancho Rd, Nixon, TX 78140. The nearest other daycare we list is Terri Guerra, 2.1 miles away.