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Reading Friends
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1991
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About
About Reading Friends
Reading Friends is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 14, 1991, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:05 AM to 2:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:05 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:05 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:05 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:05 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Reading Friends has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $185 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Reading Friends
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1991
- License number
- #403144
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 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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Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy emergency plan available for review at time of inspection. Plan did not have a health care professional signature. Medication required for plan was expired.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of ten children's records did not have up to date immunizations to review at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with food allergy indicated on admission paperwork did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by health care professional available for review at time of inspection. Corrected at inspection when parent submitted plan to operation.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to report the number of staff who left the program in 2023 by the required date of January 15, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Five staff members did not have current annual training in SIDs, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“One medication had expired.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Reading Friends
Is Reading Friends licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 14, 1991.
When was Reading Friends last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Reading Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Reading Friends care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Reading Friends accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Reading Friends' hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:05 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Reading Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 738-9430 to ask.
What is Reading Friends' phone number?
(817) 738-9430.
Where is Reading Friends?
5228 Pershing Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107. The nearest other daycare we list is Lena Pope Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.