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Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center

107 N Phillips St, Carthage, TX 756332.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2022

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About Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
88 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Panola 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 Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1742435
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      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

    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      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

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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

  4. Jan 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  5. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. May 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  2. Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • TransportationHigh risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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

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 Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center

Is Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 16, 2022.

When was Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center last inspected?

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.

Has Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center'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 Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 690-0739 to ask.

What is Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center's phone number?

(903) 690-0739.

Where is Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center?

107 N Phillips St, Carthage, TX 75633. The nearest other daycare we list is Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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