Debra's Home Daycare
Carthage, TX 75633 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Carthage, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 16, 2022, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Panola County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
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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746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During the insepction a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in their crib with a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the insepction a caregvier was present in the infants room without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During the walk through a television was on while a child was sleeping for nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During the insepction a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and a pillow.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the inspection I heard a caregiver yelling towards children when they would not go to the potty.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Employees of the operation did not use self control when an argument turned in a verbal and physical altercation which could have possibly put children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
“The handbook does not include information provided to parents that the gang free zone is 1000 ft.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The parent handbook must be updated to include the active play policies for INDOOR and OUTDOOR Active play Promotion Benefit Duration Examples plans for extreme weather”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The two vans used for transporation must have working alarms before the initial permit can be issued.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“The fire inspection has been conducted and corrections are required before the initial permit can be issued.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 16, 2022.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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.
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 690-0739 to ask.
(903) 690-0739.
107 N Phillips St, Carthage, TX 75633. The nearest other daycare we list is Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.