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Nenas Child Care

1001 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 775354.3· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1996

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About Nenas Child Care

Nenas Child Care is a licensed child care center in Dayton, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 6, 1996, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants to 13 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
104 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to 13 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
StaffTeachers licensed and trained in CPR, first aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsDiscounts for enrolling more than one child
Languagesbilingual staff
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nenas Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Liberty County has a median price of $185 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.
Liberty County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Nenas Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
104 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1996
License number
#515969
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “A child present at the center did not have completed admission form. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's guardian completed the admission form for the child.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “An electrical outlet did not have a child proof cover in an observed classroom. This was corrected when the operation placed an outlet cover on the outlet. One of the observed classrooms had a cabinet with cleaning supplies inside did not have a child proof lock. This was corrected when the operation placed a child proof lock on the cabinet. One of the observed classrooms had a can of air freshener spray within reach of children. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the air freshener out of reach of the children. Two large holes that could cause a tripping were observed in the outdoor playground area. There were two ant hills in the outdoor play area. There is a broken ladder and table in the outdoor play area”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The observed annual trainings for the 2024-2025 training year did not have the required training for caring for children under 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

      “The operation was unable to provide documentation of the Children's Product Certification for the current year. The form posted is dated 4.19.2023”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation was unable to provide the playground checklist. The last daily/playground checklist was completed in 12/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “Two stationary equipments, a rocking equipment, and two rotating equipments, have overlapping use zones on the pre-k playground The toddler playground has two overlapping stationary equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “One of the outdoor playground's loose fill measured at less than 4 inches. The second outdoor playground's loose-fill measured at less than 1 inch.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “There were 3 children under two years old observed actively using screen time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026

  4. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat

      “A 7-year-old child was allowed to ride in the front seat of the operation's van while being transported from the operation to the child's school.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

  7. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “There was not a caregiver in close proximity to a child with special needs and the child was able to exit the center using the back door.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

  9. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

  2. Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “One caregiver did not have the required diploma or equivalent.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The cribs sheets were loose fitting.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “The playground area around the slide zones were in need of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

  3. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “During the inspection it was found that the caregivers were using the Brightwell App and it was not showing the children's general mood, their summary of daily activites and the proper amount of diaper changes. The Director is going to correct this by starting to use a paper form of the infant daily report and sending copies of the reports to Licensing by the compliance date.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

  5. Apr 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Five out of nine children's records evaluated was missing the health statement. The Director is going to corrct this by getting the health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022

  7. Nov 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “There were six infant feeding instructions that had not bee updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

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 Nenas Child Care

Is Nenas Child Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 6, 1996.

When was Nenas Child Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nenas Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Nenas Child Care care for?

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

Does Nenas Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Nenas Child Care's hours?

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

How much does Nenas Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 258-2466 to ask.

What is Nenas Child Care's phone number?

(936) 258-2466.

Where is Nenas Child Care?

1001 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535. The nearest other daycare we list is The Kidz Corner, 0.3 miles away.

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