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Small Blessings Child Care Center

1717 Pioneer Ave, Wharton, TX 77488
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2010

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About Small Blessings Child Care Center

Small Blessings Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Wharton, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 12, 2010, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity87 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Blessings Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wharton 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.
Wharton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Small Blessings Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
87 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1039587
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “There is sufficient evidence to prove that children were using active play equipment designed by the manufacturer to be used by older children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026

  4. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation4 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

      “Caregivers were seen using cell phones for personal reasons while supervising infants.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “An infant was left unsupervised when a caregiver walks out of the room for 2 minutes. Additionally, caregivers are unaware of an infant’s on-going activities when an infant gained access to the sleep only area without intervention by caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “One infant was allowed to sleep in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “There is sufficient evidence to prove that an infant was in a swing for more than 15 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

  8. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation has not had an annual fire inspection done in the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

  10. Sep 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      “Two rooms did not have posted activity plans. This was corrected when they were found and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Oct 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child did not have a immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

  2. May 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      “The operation did not have maintenance checklists for the previous 3 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021

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 Small Blessings Child Care Center

Is Small Blessings Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 12, 2010.

When was Small Blessings Child Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Blessings Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 10 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.

How many children can Small Blessings Child Care Center care for?

87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Small Blessings Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Blessings Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Blessings Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 488-2818 to ask.

What is Small Blessings Child Care Center's phone number?

(979) 488-2818.

Where is Small Blessings Child Care Center?

1717 Pioneer Ave, Wharton, TX 77488. The nearest other daycare we list is Busy Bee, 0.4 miles away.

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