Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center
1404 S Norton Ave, Freer, TX
Norman M. Thomas Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $140
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Norman M. Thomas Learning Center
Norman M. Thomas Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Freer, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 16, 2015, for up to 68 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Norman M. Thomas Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Duval County has a median price of $140 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$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Norman M. Thomas Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1600356- 9871
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Parent was not notified immediately after a child was placed at risk by getting hit in the head and body several times.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 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
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers in charge of supervising the children did not intervene timely when two children were involved in a physical altercation. One child sustained injuries to the head as a result.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
“Director did not review and did not sign the completed report, before it was shared with parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Consumer Product Safety form was last reviewed on January 3, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
Apr 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not include the relocation site after children safely exit the builing, the two paths to exit the builing, and the severe weather relocation site.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills were last conducted on January 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
- Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Norman M. Thomas Learning Center
Is Norman M. Thomas Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 16, 2015.
When was Norman M. Thomas Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Norman M. Thomas Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Norman M. Thomas Learning Center care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Norman M. Thomas Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Norman M. Thomas Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Norman M. Thomas Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 394-6800 to ask.
What is Norman M. Thomas Learning Center's phone number?
(361) 394-6800.
Where is Norman M. Thomas Learning Center?
1404 S Norton Ave, Freer, TX 78357. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.