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The Childrens Palace

3300 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 600, McKinney, TX 750705.0· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2026

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About The Childrens Palace

The Childrens Palace is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 29, 2026, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolOpens 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
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
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, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumFrog Street
EnrichmentChildren's yoga by an expert Lifetime coach; Spanish curriculum and classes
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Childrens Palace has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin 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.
Collin 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$162
Home daycare$149

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 The Childrens Palace

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1819380
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

      “2 infants were observed asleep on bobby pillows on the floor in the infant classroom with a caregiver present. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspection by placing the infants on their backs in cribs. Providing a safe, comfortable, and convenient place for infants to sleep reduces the risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

  2. Jan 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      “CCR observed the operation operating out of ratio for a total of less than 12 children present. There are 9 children present. 1 child ranging from 0 to 17 months, 7 children ranging from 18 months to 4 years, and one child ranging from 5 years.. The ratio should be 1 child ranging from 0 to 17 months, 5 children ranging from 18 month to 4 years, and 1 child ranging from 5 years and older. One caregiver can supervise 5 children ranging from 18 months to 4 years present. The operation is over ratio by 2 children ranging from 18 months to 4 years. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when 2 children ranging from 18 months to 4 years were picked up by parents.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The most recent fire inspection report was not avaiable for CCR to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026

  3. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about The Childrens Palace

Is The Childrens Palace licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 29, 2026.

When was The Childrens Palace last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Childrens Palace had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 13 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 Childrens Palace care for?

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

Does The Childrens Palace accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Childrens Palace'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 The Childrens Palace cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 800-9715 to ask.

What is The Childrens Palace's phone number?

(972) 800-9715.

Where is The Childrens Palace?

3300 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75070. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids R Kids 14 TX, 0.2 miles away.

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