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Smallville Learning Center

509 E Main St, Royse City, TX 751893.8· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2023

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About Smallville Learning Center

Smallville Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Royse City, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 15, 2023, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Smallville Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rockwall County has a median price of $191 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.
Rockwall County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Smallville Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1779782
See the state's record

Summary

26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 26 visits · 8 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Transportation 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Sep 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

      “The bus alarm was not in working order.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

  2. Sep 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
  1. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • 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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately five minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025

  4. Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately five minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025

  5. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 13, 2024Inspection2 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

      “During the walkthrough, a caregiver was playing a game on the ipad device provided by the operation for administrative duties.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Dirty mop water was unattended in the hallway and accessible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The Infant Classroom was out of ratio various days.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

  11. Apr 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was unsupervised while in care at the operation for approximately seventeen minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      “The school age playgrouund did not have the required 9 inches of woodchip surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “A van purchased in 2023 did not have the required Electronic Safety Alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

  12. Apr 18, 2024Visit3 rules cited
    • 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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was unsupervised while in care at the operation for approximately seventeen minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      “The school age playgrouund did not have the required 9 inches of woodchip surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “A van purchased in 2023 did not have the required Electronic Safety Alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

  13. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Sep 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  21. Jul 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      “The operation does not have a written activity plans available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operation does not have a operation policies available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

      “The operation does not have the required records posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Smallville Learning Center

Is Smallville Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 15, 2023.

When was Smallville Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smallville Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Smallville Learning Center care for?

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

Does Smallville Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smallville Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smallville Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 635-6151 to ask.

What is Smallville Learning Center's phone number?

(972) 635-6151.

Where is Smallville Learning Center?

509 E Main St, Royse City, TX 75189. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary's House by K&E Learning Station, 0.3 miles away.

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