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St Pius X Early Care and Education Center

1620 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 751504.0· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
178
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2015
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About St Pius X Early Care and Education Center

St Pius X Early Care and Education Center is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 1, 2015, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
178 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Pius X Early Care and Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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 St Pius X Early Care and Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
178 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1582076
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 12 visits
  1. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “The older playground woodchip surfacing was insufficient (9 inches required).”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024

  10. Mar 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A body of water remains under playground awning for an unknown period of time after it rains that is accesible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 28, 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 St Pius X Early Care and Education Center

Is St Pius X Early Care and Education Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 1, 2015.

When was St Pius X Early Care and Education Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Pius X Early Care and Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 St Pius X Early Care and Education Center care for?

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

Does St Pius X Early Care and Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Pius X Early Care and Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Pius X Early Care and Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 279-3232 to ask.

What is St Pius X Early Care and Education Center's phone number?

(972) 279-3232.

Where is St Pius X Early Care and Education Center?

1620 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150.

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