Little Tyke Northeast
8204 Grapevine Hwy, North Richland Hills, TX
4.3· 45 reviews
Ms Darla and Friends
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
- year first permitted
- 1995
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About
About Ms Darla and Friends
Ms Darla and Friends is a licensed group home daycare in North Richland Hills, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 29, 1995, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms Darla and Friends has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Tarrant County has a median price of $177 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 Ms Darla and Friends
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1995
- License number
- #310712
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 8 visits
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
“The posted CPSC recall posting was out of date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One child's enrollment form did not have release information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The operation was missing documentation of safety drills.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
“There were hazards in the backyard active play space such as a ladder, plungers, and folded chairs.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
“Caregivers did not have documented SIDS, Shaken Baby, and/or Early Brain Development annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child's enrollment form was missing emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“One outlet did not have a plug cover.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
747.4401(10) - Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
“At the time of inspection a play structure had a stair ladder to a platform with a slide with no handrails along the stair ladder.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
747.4401(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
“At the time of the inspection a play kitchen set was observed not anchored to the wall. During the visit a child in care was able to pull the play kitchen set over, falling on top of a child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
747.2317(1) - Activities for Infants - Opportunities for Outdoor Play
“At the time of the inspection an infant was observed in a bouncer seat or high chair for more than 15 minutes throughout the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection 1 child in care did not have a vaccine required for their age.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ms Darla and Friends
Is Ms Darla and Friends licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 29, 1995.
When was Ms Darla and Friends last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms Darla and Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Ms Darla and Friends care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms Darla and Friends accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ms Darla and Friends' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ms Darla and Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 281-4672 to ask.
What is Ms Darla and Friends' phone number?
(817) 281-4672.
Where is Ms Darla and Friends?
North Richland Hills, TX 76180. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.