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The Mills Childcare Center

4150 I-30 Frontage Rd, Caddo Mills, TX 751353.9· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2024

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About

About The Mills Childcare Center

The Mills Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Caddo Mills, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 15, 2024, for up to 160 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 34 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Mills Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hunt 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.
Hunt 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$159
Home daycare$146

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 Mills Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1789234
See the state's record

Summary

34 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 34 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
  1. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “It was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in care within the facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment or self-control, and this resulted with a child being spanked.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director did not report any corporal punishment to licensing about a caregiver spanking a child within the facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

  3. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Operation is still out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for fourteen children. One classroom was out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for fifteen children. The specified age group is two which mean one caregiver can care for eleven children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Five outlets were missing covers.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

  11. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One classroom was out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for fifteen children. The specified age group is two which mean one caregiver can care for eleven children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

  13. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jun 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Apr 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “Two infants were observed swaddle in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

  20. Feb 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  21. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jan 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “The operation did not have a child's folder available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “The operation did not log that they received a medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

  24. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo 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 Mills Childcare Center

Is The Mills Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 15, 2024.

When was The Mills Childcare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 34 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Mills Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 34 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Mills Childcare Center care for?

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

Does The Mills Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Mills Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Mills Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 527-2300 to ask.

What is The Mills Childcare Center's phone number?

(903) 527-2300.

Where is The Mills Childcare Center?

4150 I-30 Frontage Rd, Caddo Mills, TX 75135. The nearest other daycare we list is Wee Learn Day School, 1.8 miles away.

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