Jaycie Gonzales
Santo, TX 76472 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Nickis Critters
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Nickis Critters
Nickis Critters is a licensed child care center in Strawn, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 20, 2023, for up to 38 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nickis 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 Nickis Critters
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1747198
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Caregiver yelled at a child to stop crying.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Director left children unsupervised in a room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Caregivers failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Director used weighted toys to force children to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director failed to operate in compliance with the standards by conducting prohibited punishment, failing to supervise children, and forcing children to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Caregiver yelled at a child to stop crying.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Director left children unsupervised in a room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Caregivers failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Director used weighted toys to force children to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director failed to operate in compliance with the standards by conducting prohibited punishment, failing to supervise children, and forcing children to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation inspection was not completed annually.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Monthly fire drill were not conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
- May 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Nickis Critters
Is Nickis Critters licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 20, 2023.
When was Nickis 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 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nickis Critters had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 8 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 Nickis Critters care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nickis Critters accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nickis 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 Nickis Critters cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 452-8242 to ask.
What is Nickis Critters' phone number?
(940) 452-8242.
Where is Nickis Critters?
215 Central Ave., Strawn, TX 76475. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bulldog Child Care Center, 10.7 miles away.