Texas State Child Development Center
102 Lueders Ct, San Marcos, TX
Short Stuff Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $181
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Short Stuff Daycare
Short Stuff Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in San Marcos, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 17, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Short Stuff Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hays County has a median price of $181 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Short Stuff Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1808861
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The caregiver is missing 17 hours of training hours including topics in age-appropriate curriculum, SIDS and Shaken Baby, early brain development, building and premise safety, and six hours in management.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026
May 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“The primary caregiver's dog did not have a statement of good health on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Children records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver was missing 30 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“There were 12 children in care with one caregiver - two children under 18 months old, seven children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, and three 4 year olds. Two children left during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Short Stuff Daycare
Is Short Stuff Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 17, 2025.
When was Short Stuff Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Short Stuff Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Short Stuff Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Short Stuff Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Short Stuff Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Short Stuff Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 308-9470 to ask.
What is Short Stuff Daycare's phone number?
(817) 308-9470.
Where is Short Stuff Daycare?
San Marcos, TX 78666. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.