Donna's Darlin's Day Care
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Learning Station is a licensed child care center in North Richland Hills, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 22, 2019, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Learning Station 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).
State record
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 24 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
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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746.607 - Signed Admission Form
“One child's admission form did not have a parent's signature.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Wooden chips were below proper depth around the school age playstructure area.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“A feeding instruction form was incomplete and did not have the correct date. In addition, March feeding instructions were not completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
“A daily report did not detail the amount of food not consumed by a child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was using a cell phone while a child was in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“At the time of the inspection a play equipment structure modeled after a fire truck had warped siding that created a gap where two pieces of the siding met. This gap was small enough for children's fingers to be caught in.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“At the time of the inspection the playground structure had a crack in a side panel that was small, but had a rough edge and a second panel was secured with bolts that extended 8 threads out from the structure. The bolts were on the exterior portion of the panel and not easily accessed by children, but would be reachable by children's hands. On the playground area there was a loose pile of 2 garden hoses.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“At the time of the inspection an infant under the age of 12 months was observed with a pacifier clip line attached to their clothing while they slept in the crib. The clip was removed immediately by the caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“At the time of the inspection no infants present had current written feeding instructions signed by their parents.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information obtained through investigation, staff were aware of an incident occurring and did not take steps to report the occurrence to Childcare Regulation. The operation did take steps to address the concern and add preventative measures.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“At the time of the visit 2 children were observed laying on their nap cots playing on their personal tablets.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a fire inspection within the last 12 months as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“At the time of the visit 6 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required information for emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“At the time of the inspection it was found that no infants in care had written feeding instructions from the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection 5 of the 10 records reviewed had missing immunization records or immunization that was not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“At the time of the inspection 2 children with noted food allergies in their file did not have the required doctor note with instructions on what to do if a reaction occurs.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“At the time of the visit it was found through observation of dish soap and a bottle scrubber, and discussion with caregivers about their practices, that the infant handwashing sink was being used to also wash infant dishes such as bottles and spoons.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Based on information obtained through investigation it was found a caregiver had been present in a classroom without a completed background check and without the operation having been notified of the background check results.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the time of the inspection the loose fill on the toddler playground measured less than the required 6 inches at the base of the slides of the structure.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on information obtained through investigations 3 children reported that a caregiver squeezed their hand or shoulder when guided to a time out in a way that hurt them.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2022
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not relate to children respectfully by raising her voice and talking in the child's face while re-directing behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2022
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on information provided by DFPS and video reviewed a caregiver was observed yanking a child in the classroom and holding the child's wrists tightly, to the point of leaving a bruise.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information provided by DFPS it as found that 2 caregivers were found reason to believe for Neglectful Supervision and Physical Abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver stated that for discipline blankets are taken away from children at nap time because they are seen as a privilege.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver was observed and said to have raised their voice to children in care to get them to behave.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information provided by DFPS 1 caregiver did not use self control when they pushed another caregiver to chase a child who was running away from them. A second caregiver did not use good judgement when they witnessed a caregiver using excessive force in discipline and did not intervene or notify the operation administration.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver was using their personal cell phone during an incident where a second caregiver was inappropriately disciplining another child. The second caregiver did not maintain adequate supervision of the class while on their cell phone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Based on information provided by DFPS it was found that the director did not supervise staff appropriately when 2 caregivers were found Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision and Physical Abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 22, 2019.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 576-2596 to ask.
(817) 576-2596.
6600 Browning Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. The nearest other daycare we list is Tammy Cushenbery, 1.1 miles away.