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Roara's Backyard Adventures

16856 County Road 4188, Lindale, TX 757714.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025
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About Roara's Backyard Adventures

Roara's Backyard Adventures is a licensed child care center in Lindale, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 18, 2025, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Roara's Backyard Adventures has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 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.
Smith County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Roara's Backyard Adventures

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1808409
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 14 visits
  1. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During a walk through of the building, it was observed a caregiver present with student who did not have an active background. This was brought to the director's attention and corrected when the caregiver left the building while Licensing was present.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2024Visit2 rules 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

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed on their phone while supervising a group of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver was seen grabbing a child to flip them over during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

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 Roara's Backyard Adventures

Is Roara's Backyard Adventures licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 18, 2025.

When was Roara's Backyard Adventures last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Roara's Backyard Adventures had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 14 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 Roara's Backyard Adventures care for?

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

Does Roara's Backyard Adventures accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Roara's Backyard Adventures' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Roara's Backyard Adventures cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 882-5437 to ask.

What is Roara's Backyard Adventures' phone number?

(903) 882-5437.

Where is Roara's Backyard Adventures?

16856 County Road 4188, Lindale, TX 75771. The nearest other daycare we list is St Lukes Episcopal School, 1.4 miles away.

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