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6300 Independence Pkwy Ste A, Plano, TX
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Read Institute of Texas
- licensed capacity
- 147
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Read Institute of Texas
Read Institute of Texas is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 21, 2010, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with pre-k and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based
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
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Islamic), Montessori |
| Licensed capacity | 147 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Read Institute of Texas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Read Institute of Texas
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 147 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1089426
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
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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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A Food allergy plan was not on file for one child in care with diagnosed food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Of the 7 caregiver files reviewed, 3 did not have current CPR/First Aid Training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Of the 7 personnel files reviewed, 3 caregivers were required to have form 2912 in their file and did not.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Of 10 children record's reviewed, 4 did not have a current health statement from a doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There is a piece of cracked plastic on one of the structures outside.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“This standard was found to be deficient as the outdoor picnic table is damaged with broken and splintered woood posing a safety risk to children. Repair or replacement is required.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
“This standard was found to be deficient as the school did not have current liability insurance on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“This standard was found to be deficient as cleaning liquids were accessible to children which is a safety hazard. This was corrected during the inspection as all cleaning liquids were removed and stored in a locked cabinet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical fan was accessble to children in a classroom, posing a safety risk. This standard was corrected during the inspection as the fan was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“This standard was found to be deficient as the school was not able to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement during an inspection on 1/4/2024. The operation was given an extension date of 2/23/24 to obtain the health care statements, however, the operation did not obtain all the children's health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Jan 19, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At follow-up, none of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
“Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“3 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a signed operational policy statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Playground checklist were not completed monthly, when I asked the director if the checklist had been completed monthly - she stated no. The operation had only completed the checklist for April, May, and August for 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
“Policies for parents to review compliance reports were not written in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
“Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“Keeping Children Safe notification was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
“3 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have personnel policies signed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning materials were stored on a low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“A two year old was walking around with a bottle, after being informed the child cannot walk around with the bottle, the operation continued to allow this.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“There was no promotion of physical activity in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“1 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a copy of the employee's drivers license or state identification.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“No fire drills were documented since August of 2023, smoke detector checks had not been documented since August 2023, fire extinguisher checks had not been documented since August 2023, no lock down drills had been document for 2023, and 2 severe weather drills were documented for 2023 when the requirement is 4. I asked the director if they had done these drills and checks, she informed me she had, but did not document them.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
“There was not a posting or a policy regarding the operation being a gang free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“Medication was given to two different children and not signed by either of the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“None of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver did not have a signed affidavit in their file or available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was no loose fill installed around any of the play equipment that is used for outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“2 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Feb 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A support staff caregiver was observed to be in direct care of children without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2023
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation was osberved to not have an annual fire inspection or document stating one is scheduled from the county fire deparment or fire marshal.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
Jan 24, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not complete the required survey of employees that left employment of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
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Sep 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child's vision and hearing screening and still not on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“At the time of inspection, one child is still missing their health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
Aug 15, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation's last documented fire drill was in April 2022. No documentation of any other fire, severe weather, or lockdown drills were available since then.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“At the time of inspection, the operation did not have a copy of their most recent health inspection on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“At the time of inspection, one child did not have a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have their most current immunization record, according to their age, on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“The operation had a composite play structure present at the time of inspection. The structure had swings and a slide connected.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“At the time of inspection, two children did not have a copy of their vision and hearing screen on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“At the time of inspection, the director did not have a copy of her Photo ID, notarized affidavit, or personnel form for information on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
“The operation had a dome jungle gym present at the center at the time of inspection. The structure had just been purchased and placed at the center over the summer.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation had not completed the CPSC certification form at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“At the time of inspection, there was no personnel or training documentation present for the second caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Read Institute of Texas
Is Read Institute of Texas licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 21, 2010.
When was Read Institute of Texas last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Read Institute of Texas had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Read Institute of Texas care for?
147, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Read Institute of Texas accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Read Institute of Texas' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Read Institute of Texas cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 443-6175 to ask.
What is Read Institute of Texas' phone number?
(469) 443-6175.
Where is Read Institute of Texas?
6509 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023. The nearest other daycare we list is St Paul Christian School, 0.1 miles away.