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Pettit Private School

102 Old Base Rd, Aurora, TX 76078
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2008

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About Pettit Private School

Pettit Private School is a licensed child care center in Aurora, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 15, 2008, for up to 115 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
115 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
StaffExperienced and dedicated teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2006
Licensed capacity115 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
115 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#896194
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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 24 visits
  1. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • 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

      “Child was left unsupervised for approximately four minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System

      “Transition sheets were not completed at the end of the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

  6. Mar 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

      “Bus 2 was missing scissors. This was corrected at inspection when the director added scissors to the first aid kit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “Operation was missing Maintenace checklists.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

  7. May 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “A fire drill was not conducted for the month of April. Documentation was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “I observed a food allergy emergency plan form that is not signed by a doctor.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      “The test data for surfacing materials was not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “A current fire inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

  8. Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 12, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • 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

      “Based on information gathered during the investigation, appropriate supervision with not provided, resulting in one child being bitten and another child being injured.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023

  10. Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline on a child. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver was terminated. Inappropriate discipline was not observed at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “A child was left unsupervised in the building while the class was outdoors.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

  12. Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Oct 7, 2021VisitNo 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 December 15, 2008.

When was Pettit Private School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pettit Private School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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?

115, 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 (817) 489-2318 to ask.

What is Pettit Private School's phone number?

(817) 489-2318.

Where is Pettit Private School?

102 Old Base Rd, Aurora, TX 76078. The nearest other daycare we list is Principles and Values Daycare, 2.3 miles away.

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