Carrie Finley
Waxahachie, TX 75165 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Promise Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Promise Child Development Center
Promise Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 11, 2013, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 weeks old thru 5th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (from their Elementary school to our school) |
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Promise Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Promise Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1501113
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 23 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Children were sitting in the table not strapped in. This was corrected during the inspection, when brought to caregiver attention, children were strapped and fastened in.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director is not operating the operation in compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Classroom wall was not in good repair with a whole and exposed sheetrock. Walls appeared very worn.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Information obtained through interviews and observations indicated the caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when physically moving a child in a frustrating and inappropriate manner.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Classroom wall was not in good repair with a whole and exposed sheetrock. Walls appeared very worn.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to complete/document an incident report after being notified of the medical diagnosis.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregiver failed to assess and respond appropriately to a child’s reported injury.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
- Feb 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Visit4 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment. The caregiver was aware that a child had a food allergy that required an epi pen and failed to inform management. The caregiver was also aware that the epi pen was stored in the child's backpack which was retrieved by a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A child in care retrieved an epi pen from another child's backpack and stuck themselves with the epi pen's injection point.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director was not aware of a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy requiring an epi pen. The child had a food allergy plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
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
“A caregiver was not aware that a child obtained an Epi Pen from another child's backpack while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment. The caregiver was aware that a child had a food allergy that required an epi pen and failed to inform management. The caregiver was also aware that the epi pen was stored in the child's backpack which was retrieved by a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A child in care retrieved an epi pen from another child's backpack and stuck themselves with the epi pen's injection point.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director was not aware of a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy requiring an epi pen. The child had a food allergy plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
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
“A caregiver was not aware that a child obtained an Epi Pen from another child's backpack while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two child out of 7 did not have the required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
- Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
“A caregiver unintentionally scratched a child's arm when grabbing the child by the arm. This occurred when the caregiver redirected the child after the child pushed another child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“A caregiver did not use appropriate verbal redirection with a child and give the child time to respond during a moment of discipline when the child pushed another child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
- Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Promise Child Development Center
Is Promise Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 11, 2013.
When was Promise Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Promise Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Promise Child Development Center care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Promise Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Promise Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Promise Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 937-0488 to ask.
What is Promise Child Development Center's phone number?
(972) 937-0488.
Where is Promise Child Development Center?
980 Garden Valley Pkwy, Waxahachie, TX 75165.