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Pettit Private School

701 Deer Park Rd, Decatur, TX 762343.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2011
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About Pettit Private School

Pettit Private School is a licensed child care center in Decatur, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2011, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
143 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (biblical, Scripture-based foundation))
StaffProfessionally trained teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2006
Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pettit Private School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wise 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.
Wise 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$159
Home daycare$146

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 Pettit Private School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
143 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1202646
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Two children were missing parent signed FARE forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

  3. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

    • 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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

  6. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo 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 Pettit Private School

Is Pettit Private School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2011.

When was Pettit Private School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pettit Private School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Pettit Private School care for?

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

Does Pettit Private School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pettit Private School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pettit Private School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 627-8393 to ask.

What is Pettit Private School's phone number?

(940) 627-8393.

Where is Pettit Private School?

701 Deer Park Rd, Decatur, TX 76234. The nearest other daycare we list is Child and Family Development Center Decatur 1, 0.7 miles away.

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