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Ponies Playhouse

Shallowater, TX 79363 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
1999
Call (806) 317-9009

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About Ponies Playhouse

Ponies Playhouse is a licensed group home daycare in Shallowater, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 1999, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

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

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ponies Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Lubbock County has a median price of $133 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.
Lubbock County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$120

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 Ponies Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#537361
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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. Dec 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

      “During the inspection it was observed that the director did not have their current CPR/First Aid certification available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During the inspection the required exit time of 3 minutes or less during fire drills could not be verified due to no documentation. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a fire drill and documented the exit time of less than 3 minutes.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “During the inspection it was observed that the children's product certification form was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

  2. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.3803(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “During the inspection of the first aid kit a tube of triple antibiotic ointment was observed to have an expiration date of 05/2008 and a bottle of peroxide with an expiration date of 01/2020. This was corrected during the inspection when the director provided a new tube of triple antibiotic ointment and placed it in the first aid kit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “During the inspection it was observed that the primary caregiver last reviewed the CPSC website and signed the children's product certification form on 5/18/2021. This was corrected during the inspection when the director reviwed the children's product certification website and printed, completed and posted the form showing todays date.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

      “During the inspection it was observed that the last inspection report posted was dated 5/24/2017. This was corrected during the inspection when the director printed and posted todays inspection form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo 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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Shallowater, TX 79363 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

Call (806) 730-5040

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FAQ

Questions about Ponies Playhouse

Is Ponies Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 1999.

When was Ponies Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ponies Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 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 Ponies Playhouse care for?

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

Does Ponies Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ponies Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ponies Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 317-9009 to ask.

What is Ponies Playhouse's phone number?

(806) 317-9009.

Where is Ponies Playhouse?

Shallowater, TX 79363. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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