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Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center

415 Davis St, Carthage, TX 756335.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024

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About Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center

Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Carthage, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 12, 2024, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Panola County has a median price of $124 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.
Panola County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1794433
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      “During inspection the required loose fill on two playgrounds was observed to be about 2 - 3 inches deep.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “During training review, four out of five files were missing required training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

  4. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited

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 Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center

Is Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 12, 2024.

When was Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center care for?

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

Does Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 693-8261 to ask.

What is Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?

(903) 693-8261.

Where is Peppermint Fence Daycare and Learning Center?

415 Davis St, Carthage, TX 75633. The nearest other daycare we list is Nana's House of Little Learners, 0.6 miles away.

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