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Mineral Wells, TX 76067 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Nicki's Critters
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Nicki's Critters
Nicki's Critters is a licensed child care center in Mineral Wells, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 8, 2009, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nicki's Critters has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Palo Pinto County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Nicki's Critters
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #941406
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 6 visits
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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed two caregivers to have direct access to children in care before all required eligibility results were received.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
- Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Infant was allowed to sleep in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
- Nov 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Nicki's Critters
Is Nicki's Critters licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 8, 2009.
When was Nicki's Critters last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nicki's Critters had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Nicki's Critters care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nicki's Critters accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nicki's Critters' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Nicki's Critters cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 325-8361 to ask.
What is Nicki's Critters' phone number?
(940) 325-8361.
Where is Nicki's Critters?
1005 SE 14th Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Klubhouse Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.