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North Custer KinderCare

6525 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 750234.5· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
1988

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About North Custer KinderCare

North Custer KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 12, 1988, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild care scholarships through Texas Workforce Commission
TransportationTransportation (transportation from center to child's school and back)
Parent updatesParent app (KinderCare App)
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

North Custer KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin 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.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$149

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 North Custer KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#308151- 747
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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 23 visits
  1. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Three of the infants in care did not have update infant feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

  2. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “One caregiver has a CPR training that does not adhere to American Heart Association guidelines.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  7. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The last gas leak test at the operation was dated 9/17/21, therefore another inspection would have been required as of 9/18/23, the operation did not have an inspection after 9/17/21 on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three of 10 children's files reviewed did not have immunization records or did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

  2. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There was one caregiver present without an active background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024

  5. Jan 29, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement in not following transportation policies and procedures while transporting children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “It was determined that a child was left unattended on a vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “It was determined that the child safety alarm on one of the buses at the operation is not in working order.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was evaluated and found to be deficient. A child was neglected while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “A driver at the operation did not ensure each child was accounted for before exiting the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The operation did not immediately notify a parent that their child had been left on the operation vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.603(b) - Children's Records - Storage

      “A child's record was not kept for 3 months post unenrollment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “It was determined that the operation did not have physical proximity to and auditory or visual awareness of a child for an extended period of time.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not notify licensing of a situation that placed a child at risk within the 2 day period.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

  6. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      “The last fire inspection the operation had documentation for was completed on 3/18/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The last sanitation inspection completed for the operation was 12/06/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation had not completed a fire drill since November of 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

  8. Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 17, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The acting director does not have an eligible background check determination from the background check unit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The acting director of the operation has been in the position since 10/24/2022 without any notification to licensing until 11/16/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

  10. Aug 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “Eight staff who have been employed over 12 months did not have all of their required training hours. Training hours provided by the operation fro review were dated year 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “The infant room was observed to have 13 infants present with 3 caregivers. The specified age group of the classroom was 11 months according to birthday documents of the children present.The operation did bring the standard into compliance by splitting the group.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation did not have a recent fire inspection on fire for review only documenation of an invoice that was date 3/25/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “According to doumentation provided by the operation the operation had not conducted a fire drill since 8/2021. The operation was able to bring this standard into compliance by conducting a fire drill today.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 8, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that the caregiver was conducting janitorial duties (sweeping/cleaning) while children were in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was able to walk outside the operation due to the caregiver not having physical proximity that allowed visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about North Custer KinderCare

Is North Custer KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 12, 1988.

When was North Custer KinderCare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has North Custer KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 North Custer KinderCare care for?

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

Does North Custer KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are North Custer KinderCare's hours?

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

How much does North Custer KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 618-0011 to ask.

What is North Custer KinderCare's phone number?

(972) 618-0011.

Where is North Custer KinderCare?

6525 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75023. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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