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The Toddlers Den

7509 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 761204.1· 46 reviews
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$25
year first permitted
2018

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About

About The Toddlers Den

The Toddlers Den is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 6, 2018, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists daily tuition from $25 to $50.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday5:30 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
StaffHighly qualified staff in Special Needs Classroom
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
DiscountsFamily discounts for essential worker parents on preschool and after-school programs
MoreFounded 1998
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Toddlers Den lists daily tuition from $25 to $50. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants 0-17mos, Half Day $45.00$45
Infants 0-17mos, Per Day $50.00$50
Preschool 3-5 years, Per Day $35.00$35
School 5-12 years, Per Day $25.00$25
Toddlers 18-36mos, Half Day $40.00$40
Toddlers 18-36mos, Per Day $44.00$44
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Toddlers Den

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1671394
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 22 visits
  1. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The cook's background check was not active in the portal.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

  3. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Three caregiver files were missing notarized affidavits”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

  4. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence, it is found that screen time is used for children as young as 12m.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 22m toddler was observed in the same classroom as a 2m old infant.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

      “The classrooms still had menus from May posted and did not have the updated menu for June.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours

      “This standard was part of an investigation and was found to not be in compliance. The operation has a written policy stating the parents may visit at any time, however the operation has a separate document for the parents to sign regarding COVID19 stating the parents are not permitted to enter the facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “This standard was part of an investigation. It was determined that the parents are required to schedule a time to visit the center rather than free to visit at all times.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

  10. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “This standard was part of an investigation. It was determined the operation failed to report to CCR for 5 days when a child was taken to the ER as a result of an injury that happened at the center.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo 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 Toddlers Den

Is The Toddlers Den licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 6, 2018.

When was The Toddlers Den last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Toddlers Den had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Toddlers Den care for?

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

Does The Toddlers Den accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Toddlers Den's hours?

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

How much does The Toddlers Den cost?

Daily tuition from $25 to $50, as it lists it.

What is The Toddlers Den's phone number?

(817) 851-1499.

Where is The Toddlers Den?

7509 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76120. The nearest other daycare we list is Ready Set Jump Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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