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The Pillars Christian Learning Center

1570 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75072
licensed capacity
222
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2025
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About The Pillars Christian Learning Center

The Pillars Christian Learning Center is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 11, 2025, for up to 222 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens 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
222 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
ApproachFaith-based
Licensed capacity222 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Pillars Christian Learning Center 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 Pillars Christian Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
222 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1808917
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “During the investigation, it was discovered that the operation was not ensuring the children have access to water during outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A child in care was left outside of the operation unsupervised on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  6. Jul 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “During the inspection, personnel and training records were not available for six of the ten employee records that needed to be reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “During the inspection, a caregiver was alone in the classroom with children; the caregiver had a provisional status on their background check that stated the caregiver could not be alone with children. During the inspection, the operation placed an additional caregiver in the classroom with the caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026

  8. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver took inappropriate pictures of a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “During the inspection, it was found that the operation had last had an annual fire inspection more than a year prior.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

  2. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “During the inspection, the largest play structure had no to small amounts of loose fill in the use zones. The height of the play structure requires at least 9 inches of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

  5. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 8, 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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FAQ

Questions about The Pillars Christian Learning Center

Is The Pillars Christian Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 11, 2025.

When was The Pillars Christian Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Pillars Christian Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 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 Pillars Christian Learning Center care for?

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

Does The Pillars Christian Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Pillars Christian Learning 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 Pillars Christian Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 712-6720 to ask.

What is The Pillars Christian Learning Center's phone number?

(469) 712-6720.

Where is The Pillars Christian Learning Center?

1570 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75072. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Wood Montessori, 0.1 miles away.

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