Erika McMillan
Richardson, TX 75081 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Thelma Henshaw
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Thelma Henshaw
Thelma Henshaw is a home daycare in Richardson, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 21, 2019), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thelma Henshaw has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 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 Thelma Henshaw
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1684623
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“This standard was evaluated and found still deficient. The primary caregiver does not have the required 30 hours annual training. The provider was re-cited”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
747.4605(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The 3 slides present does not have the correct or required use zones due to over crowding of play equipments.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The primary caregiver does not have the required 30 hours annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The fire drill was not conducted since April 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. There is one child enrolled without a signed or completed admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The backyard had garden tools, paint cans, chemicals, pesticides and exposed gas tanks were in the outdoor area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The lock-down drill had not been conducted for this year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The sheltering drills had not been conducted for this year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. There are two children enrolled without the required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. There is one child without records of immunization filed in the home.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The home does not have the required signed CPSC form posted at the home.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The backyard had garden tools, a piece of granite and paint cans that were in the outdoor area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drills had not been conducted for the year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.2407(6) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Language Development
“The operation did not have a variety of books for all ages of children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One employee and two family members were present at the operation before notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“The lock down drills had not been conducted for a year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child's record did not have the emergency release signed on their application.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children's records did not have the emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“The sheltering drill and severe weather drill had not been conducted for a year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
“One child's record did not have the elementary school information.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.2407(2) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
“The operation did not have any puzzles for toddlers and early pre school children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
747.4801(4) - Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children
“The operation has a pool and the pool pump is accessible to children in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
747.2101(a) - Planned Activities
“The operation did not have a schedule plan of activities for the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.905 - Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
“The operation did not have a record of other household members information (background, TB, etc.)”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Two children under the age of two were allowed screentime. The television was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Several children's records were incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The operation did not have the last inspection report posted.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation did not have a policy or plan for physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“The operation does not have a relocation address for the evacuation plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.3801(2) - First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary
“The operation did not have a complete first aide kit and items were not kept in a sanitary manner.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The operation does not have a sign in or out log for the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
“The operation did not have a copy of the monthly menu.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“One child was allowed to be on thier tablet for over an hour. The tablet was taken away from the child.”
Corrected during the visit
747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The operation did not have a Children's Product certification on file. The form was signed at inspection for the month.”
Corrected during the visit
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The operation did not have a record of fire; sever weather or lockdown drills.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation did not have a records of the maintenance of the fire extinguisher,”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours
“The primary caregiver did not have a record of annual trainings that are required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Thelma Henshaw
Is Thelma Henshaw licensed?
Yes. Thelma Henshaw is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 21, 2019. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Thelma Henshaw last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thelma Henshaw had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Thelma Henshaw care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Thelma Henshaw accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Thelma Henshaw'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 Thelma Henshaw cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 231-4973 to ask.
What is Thelma Henshaw's phone number?
(469) 231-4973.
Where is Thelma Henshaw?
Richardson, TX 75081. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.