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Molly Keats Newland

Alba, TX 75410 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
11
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$110
year first permitted
2014

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About Molly Keats Newland

Molly Keats Newland is a home daycare in Alba, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 14, 2014), for up to 11 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
11 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity11 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Molly Keats Newland has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Wood County has a median price of $110 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.
Wood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Molly Keats Newland

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
11 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1533537
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 15 visits
  1. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. At the inspection, the bathroom environment was observed to be cluttered with hair products, aerosol sprays, hair tools, clutter on the countertop and floor and unsafe for children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025

  5. Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “At the inspection, the primary caregiver is not current in first aid/cpr training. The current first aid training expired on 8/27/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025

  6. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “The fire extinguisher was stored under the sink and was not mounted.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

      “At the inspection, the operational policy was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “10/27/22- At the follow-up inspection, the training certificates for the permit holder were not available for review. At the follow-up inspection, the training certificates for the permit holder were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “10/27/22- The operation has a plan for the fence to be installed for the outside active play area and an extension was approved by my supervisor. 9/22/22- At the follow-up inspection, the outdoor play area is not fenced in for children to play safely. At the inspection, the outdoor play area did not have a fence around the play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022

  4. Sep 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “9/22/22- At the follow-up inspection, the operational policy did not include the information related to physcial activity. At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to indoor/outdoor physcial activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “9/22/22- At the follow-up inspection, one dog needs a statement of good health. At the inspection, the provider did not have a statement of good health for two of the dogs present in the home.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “9/22/22- At the follow-up inspection, the outdoor play area is not fenced in for children to play safely. At the inspection, the outdoor play area did not have a fence around the play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “At the follow-up inspection, the training certificates for the permit holder were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System

      “9/22/22- At the follow-up inspection, the operation did not have a working fire extinguisher. At the inspection, the operation did not have a working fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

  5. Aug 18, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement

      “At the inspection, two children enrolled in the program did not have admissions information.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “At the inspection, 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not include the emergency contact information.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to indoor/outdoor physcial activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “At the inspection, 3 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not include a healthcare provider statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      “At the inspection, the provider did not have updated documentation on vaccinations for the 3 dogs present in the home.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System

      “At the inspection, the operation did not have a working fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “At the inspection, the operation allowed two 14 year old household members to be present before submitting a background check and receiving notice from the CBCU regarding eligibility.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “At the inspection, the provider did not have a statement of good health for two of the dogs present in the home.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “At the inspection, 2 out 4 children's records reviewedd did not include information for special care statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “At the inspection, the outdoor play area did not have a fence around the play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “At the inspection, 2 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not include an immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.901 - Personnel Records

      “At the inspection, the personnel record of the permit holder was not available including the training record.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “At the inspection, 4 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have the emergency care authorization information.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “At the inspection, the bathroom used by the children had clutter on the floor and was a hazard to walk to the toilet from the door of the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 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 Molly Keats Newland

Is Molly Keats Newland licensed?

Yes. Molly Keats Newland is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 2014. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Molly Keats Newland last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Molly Keats Newland had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 Molly Keats Newland care for?

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

Does Molly Keats Newland accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Molly Keats Newland's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Molly Keats Newland cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 805-2113 to ask.

What is Molly Keats Newland's phone number?

(903) 805-2113.

Where is Molly Keats Newland?

Alba, TX 75410. 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).