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Group home daycare 

The Seed

Del Rio, TX 78840 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$120
year first permitted
2006

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About The Seed

The Seed is a licensed group home daycare in Del Rio, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2006, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Seed has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Val Verde County has a median price of $120 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.
Val Verde County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$130
Home daycare$120

Toddler

Center$124
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$122
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$112

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 Seed

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#867248
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • 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. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours

      “Trainings for primary caregiver were unavailable for review upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  4. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

      “The operation did not have a current first aid/CPR for primary caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours

      “The operation did not have records for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      747.117(b) - Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes

      “The primary caregiver has been repeatedly cited for not having training records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

  5. Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1311(a) - Time Period of Training - Primary Caregiver

      “The caregiver did not have trainings for last completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025

  8. Nov 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operation did not have a portion on parents rights in operational policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1311(a) - Time Period of Training - Primary Caregiver

      “The caregiver did not have trainings for last completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      “The operation did not have procedures how parents can view minimum standards, The abuse neglect hotline number and HHSC website in operational policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.213(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment

      “The provider did not notify parents in writing that she does not have insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024

  9. Feb 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “The director stated that she did not test the smoke detctor January 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a test while licensing was at the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction

      “The director did not have training in the following areas for review. Emergency Preparedness- Emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The director stated they did not conduct a fire drill in January 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver ran a fire drill while licensing was at the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.303(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

      “The operation did not notify licensing that they were temporary closing a portion of their space do to an emergency in another part of house.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

  10. May 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “Recited: The last training hours taken by the primary caregiver were in March of 2021. She did not retake any trainings in March of 2022 or March of 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The CCR inspector was not notified that the playground area was going to be reduced.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The last training hours taken by the primary caregiver were in March of 2021. She did not retake any trainings in March of 2022 or March of 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguisher was last serviced October of 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2023

  2. Jul 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “Re-Cited: The required training topics have not been done since March 16, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2022

  3. Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

      “The fire safety documentation form was not found to be reviewed. Corrected at inspection: A new fire documentation form was started during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “The required training topics have not been done since March 16, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

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 Seed

Is The Seed licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2006.

When was The Seed last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Seed had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Seed care for?

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

Does The Seed accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Seed's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Seed cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 778-2444 to ask.

What is The Seed's phone number?

(830) 778-2444.

Where is The Seed?

Del Rio, TX 78840. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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