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The Children's Spot

1222 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield, TX 760634.0· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
186
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2020

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About

About The Children's Spot

The Children's Spot is a licensed child care center in Mansfield, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 17, 2020, for up to 186 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through pre-K classes; summer camp also serves school age and Kinder-Prep
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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
186 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open 6:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through pre-K classes; summer camp also serves school age and Kinder-Prep
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Christian center), STEM / STEAM
CurriculumFrog Street Press Curriculum; D.I.G. curriculum for kindergarten readiness (pre-K through Kinder-Prep)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Texas School Ready site), Texas Rising Star (four-star accreditation in the Texas Rising Star Program)
Licensed capacity186 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Spot has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Children's Spot

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
186 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1713909
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Transportation 3
  • 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “It was determined that the driver of the vehicle failed to follow operational procedures by not conducting a proper name-to-face check when unloading children, resulting in a child being left on the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The vehicle's child safety alarm was determined to be inoperative at the time of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

      “The driver failed to conduct a physical walk-through and visual check of the vehicle to ensure no children remained in the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “It was determined that a child was left unattended on a vehicle after being transported from school to the daycare center.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025

  5. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “A statement of health was not available for review at the time of inspection for the child-care center's dog.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024

  7. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Apr 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “It was determined that the operation was allowing an 8 and 11-year-old to assist in the infant rooms which exceeded the 18-month age difference between the oldest and youngest child.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023

  7. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 10, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “A caregivers record was missing an affidavit form. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      “A school aged child was missing school contact information on the immunization exception form. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “Crib sheets in the infant 2 room did not fit snug on the mattress.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2022

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 Children's Spot

Is The Children's Spot licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 17, 2020.

When was The Children's Spot last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Spot had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Children's Spot care for?

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

Does The Children's Spot accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Spot's hours?

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

How much does The Children's Spot cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 473-0441 to ask.

What is The Children's Spot's phone number?

(817) 473-0441.

Where is The Children's Spot?

1222 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield, TX 76063. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John's Lutheran Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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