Christys Angels
Dallas, TX 75218 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Modern Tot
- licensed capacity
- 158
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About The Modern Tot
The Modern Tot is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 1, 2019, for up to 158 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 158 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Months – 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | HighScope |
| Licensed capacity | 158 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Modern Tot has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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 Modern Tot
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 158 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1680470
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 16 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Nine out ten employee records were unavailable for review due to a technical error.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child's food allergy emergency plan was missing the physician signature.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations fire inspection is not current. The last inspection was 3/11/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's sanitation inspection is not current. The last inspection was dated 2/8/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Five out of six infant feeding instructions were not up to date with dates ranging from 1/2026 to 3/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Five out of ten children records viewed were missing addresses for their emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“At the time of the inspection, one child did not have a allergy plan signed by a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
- Dec 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“At the time of the inspection, one caregiver did not have high school education information.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“At the time of the inspection, 10 children did not have emergency medical authorization information.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
Dec 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“At the time of the inspection the operation the did not have a current health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2022
- Nov 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Caregivers did not provide adequate supervision and as a result, a child was able to walk out the center's front door and was found outside of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
- Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“At the time of the inspection, the operation did not have a current fire inspection report available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current health inspection report available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
Oct 17, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was determined to be a violation. The operation was aware that a child received medical treatment for an incident that occurred while in care and did not report the injury to Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Modern Tot
Is The Modern Tot licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 1, 2019.
When was The Modern Tot last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Modern Tot had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Modern Tot care for?
158, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Modern Tot accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Modern Tot's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Modern Tot cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 399-7100 to ask.
What is The Modern Tot's phone number?
(469) 399-7100.
Where is The Modern Tot?
10801 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. The nearest other daycare we list is Christys Angels, 1 miles away.