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The Play Yard LP
- licensed capacity
- 89
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About The Play Yard LP
The Play Yard LP is a licensed child care center in Salado, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 12, 2008, for up to 89 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Play Yard LP has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 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$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for The Play Yard LP
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #893137
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 23 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 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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See all 27 visits
- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
“During the inspection, the state inspector observed a child in the hallway by themselves. There were no caregivers standing at the door or in the hallway with the child. When the state inspector asked the nearest teacher where the child belonged the caregiver did not know. The state inspector walked the child back to their classroom and explained to the caregiver that the child cannot be in the hallway by themselves.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
Sep 4, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2403(1) - Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
“Observed a caregiver taking a child out of a highchair while there were two other older infants on the other side of the wall of the infant room. The caregiver was unable to see the infants or intervene if needed. This was corrected when the caregiver went to where she was able to see all the infants.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Observed written feeding instructions for an infant which states that the infant was to be fed a bottle every 2 hours. The infant arrived at the daycare at 7:48 and was not given a bottle until 11:30. Observed another infant feeding instructions that was last completed July 30, 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver has been using their phone while caring for children. The caregiver was spoken to about not using their phones while caring for the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
- Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
“Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance when a positive drug test confirmed this while staff was present at the operation during operational hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Show 17 earlier visits
- Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“During an investigation, it was found that a caregiver fell asleep while on the playground supervising children. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a)(1) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
“Observed a caregiver standing in a doorway of two classrooms while the children were sleeping, One classroom had 15 children and the other classroom had 14 children. The children were not combined in a centralized location. This was corrected when another teacher came into the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed anchoring nails sticking out of the playground equipment. This was corrected when the nails were hammered back in. There was also rotted wood on one equipment that needs to be replaced.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
- Feb 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“During the inspection it was observed that in the two year old classroom the mats were arranged in a way that did not leave a walkway between all of the mats for each caregiver and child. This was corrected at inspection when a few of the mats were rearranged.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two infants diapers were changed and their caregivers did not wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when both infants hands were cleaned after state licensing asked them to.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“During the inspection it was observed that the toddler classroom did not wash their hands after coming inside from playing outside. This was corrected at inspection when the group of children washed their hands after state licensing asked them to.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4911(b) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
“During the inspection it was found that there was an ABC mat, placed over concrete as unitary surfacing for a slide fall zone, however the manufacturer of this mat does not state that this is an appropriate unitary surfacing over concrete. This was corrected at inspection when the slides were removed from the infant playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill on the playground was less than 1 inch in some areas, such as at the bottom of slides.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
- Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Play Yard LP
Is The Play Yard LP licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 12, 2008.
When was The Play Yard LP last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Play Yard LP had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 11 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Play Yard LP care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Play Yard LP accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Play Yard LP's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Play Yard LP cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 947-1153 to ask.
What is The Play Yard LP's phone number?
(254) 947-1153.
Where is The Play Yard LP?
15299 S IH 35, Salado, TX 76571.