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Serenity Child Development

Desoto, TX 75115 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2018
Call (972) 955-9657

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About Serenity Child Development

Serenity Child Development is a licensed group home daycare in Desoto, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 29, 2018, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Serenity Child Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Serenity Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1669909
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation was caring for 13 children, which was one child over the permitted capacity.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.2705(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing or pulling

      “This standard was tasked as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver pulled several children's arms.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that an individual was caring for children while their background check was pending.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025

  5. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “I observed a child sleeping in an restricted device”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “Children records were not available when requestd”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

      “1 caregiver was observed caring for 11 children, age 110 months - 5 years old. The operation was observed out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver arrrived bringing the operation into compliance”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “I observed the outside fence missing a board.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023

  10. Jun 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Serenity Child Development

Is Serenity Child Development licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 29, 2018.

When was Serenity Child Development last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Serenity Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 7 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 Serenity Child Development care for?

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

Does Serenity Child Development accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Serenity Child Development's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Serenity Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 955-9657 to ask.

What is Serenity Child Development's phone number?

(972) 955-9657.

Where is Serenity Child Development?

Desoto, TX 75115. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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