Erika Sterling
Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Child in Me Home Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About The Child in Me Home Daycare
The Child in Me Home Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Farmers Branch, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 2026, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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2
3
4
5
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10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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
The Child in Me Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for The Child in Me Home Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1834859
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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 3 visits
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation's policies were not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“The operation's fire extinguisher is not mounted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
747.4607(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
“A raised tree stump was observed within the use zone of a swing structure”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about The Child in Me Home Daycare
Is The Child in Me Home Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 2026.
When was The Child in Me Home Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Child in Me Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 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 The Child in Me Home Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does The Child in Me Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Child in Me Home Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Child in Me Home Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (787) 207-6423 to ask.
What is The Child in Me Home Daycare's phone number?
(787) 207-6423.
Where is The Child in Me Home Daycare?
Farmers Branch, TX 75234. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.