Audrey Thornton
San Marcos, TX 78666 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Texas State Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,135
- year first permitted
- 1988
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About
About Texas State Child Development Center
Texas State Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 24, 1988, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,135 to $1,400.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 130 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Government-sponsored services (CCS) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (NAC), Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Texas State Child Development Center lists monthly tuition from $1,135 to $1,400. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants- Dandelions, Daffodils and Daisies | $1,400 |
| Preschoolers- Tiger Lilies, Zinnias, Marigolds & Bluebonnets | $1,135 |
| Toddlers- Buttercups and Poppies | $1,215 |
| Registration Fee | $75 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Texas State Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Certified
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1988
- License number
- #59795
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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 investigation found that a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minute in the observation booth outside the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The documentation for the monthly inspections for the fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and carbon monoxide detector were not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers were present without active background checks. Both caregivers left during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
- Aug 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“There was a lack in good judgment when hot food was served to a child. The child sustained burns on their hand when eating their food.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
- Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child was left unattended for approximately one minute.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Texas State Child Development Center
Is Texas State Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 24, 1988.
When was Texas State Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Texas State Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 17 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 Texas State Child Development Center care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Texas State Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Texas State Child Development Center'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 Texas State Child Development Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,135 to $1,400, as it lists it.
What is Texas State Child Development Center's phone number?
(512) 245-2621.
Where is Texas State Child Development Center?
102 Lueders Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666.