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Prairie Days Daycare

8996 FM 18, Clyde, TX 79510
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2011

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About Prairie Days Daycare

Prairie Days Daycare is a licensed child care center in Clyde, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 30, 2011, for up to 61 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
61 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
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Prairie Days Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Callahan County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Callahan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$102

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 Prairie Days Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
61 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1295726
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 8 visits
  1. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver in the infant room was using her cell phone for personal use while supervising 4 infants alone.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  3. May 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation used the kidney bean toddler table with bucket seats as a form of restraint in an effort to discipline a pre-k aged child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  4. Jan 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “2 employee files reviewed did not have form 2985.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1311(f)(2) - Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience

      “The director was lacking 3 hours of annual training in required topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

  5. Feb 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver changing a diaper in the infant room did not wash their hands after diaper changing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands bringing the operation into compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Fedding instructions for infants not yet on table food have not been being updated every 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “3 infants were not buckled into the kidney bean shaped toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver buckled the children in bringing the operation into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

      “The playround contained a swing set with a glider swing. The playground also contained an arch climber. The playground is utilized by children under the age of 5.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “2 children with an allergy to peanuts were lacking an allergy plan signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “All caregiver files that were evaluated were lacking training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “2 caregivers that have been employed more than 90 days were lacking a current first aid and CPR certification.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation was lacking a monthly playground maintenance checklist. This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted a playground check and documented it.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  8. Jun 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “There is not a food allergy plan for a child in care who has a peanut allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Out of six employee files reviewed, three staff were missing annual training hours. Two staff are missing three hours and one staff is missing four hours. One staff did not have documentation of orientation completed prior to being in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 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 Prairie Days Daycare

Is Prairie Days Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 30, 2011.

When was Prairie Days Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Prairie Days Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Prairie Days Daycare care for?

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

Does Prairie Days Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Prairie Days Daycare'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 Prairie Days Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 721-7166 to ask.

What is Prairie Days Daycare's phone number?

(325) 721-7166.

Where is Prairie Days Daycare?

8996 FM 18, Clyde, TX 79510. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance After School Care at Clyde, 1.1 miles away.

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