Carousel Academy
401 Acker St, Sanger, TX
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Sanger ISD Tenderfoot Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Sanger, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 18, 2008, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:05 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:05 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:05 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:05 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:05 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:05 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sanger ISD Tenderfoot Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“The staff did not have certificates documenting their annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“A child was served a food identified as a food to which the child is allergic.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation did not exercise good judgment when it allowed a child with a severe food allergy into care without all the medication needed for the child's food allergy emergency plan. Caregivers did not exercise good judgment when they did not follow the food allergy emergency plan prepared by the child's doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Safety straps were not utilized in the infant room while infants were eating breakfast and seated at a table containing safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One employee does not have current training in pediatric CPR.”
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.
“One employee does not have current training in pediatric first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Food was served to children on a bare table.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Infants were served dry cereal and water for breakfast.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“The caregiver did not use positive methods of redirection when interacting with the child in care. Instead of using positive statements to redirect the child, the caregiver used corporal punishment to control behavior. The caregiver slapped a child’s hand.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 18, 2008.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:05 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 458-3279 to ask.
(940) 458-3279.
404 Hughes St, Sanger, TX 76266. The nearest other daycare we list is Carousel Academy, 0.3 miles away.