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Thrive Early Learning Academy

1401 W 5th St Unit A, Plainview, TX 79072
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$138
year first permitted
2026

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About Thrive Early Learning Academy

Thrive Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Plainview, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 24, 2026, for up to 48 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 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

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Thrive Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hale County has a median price of $138 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Hale County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$120

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 Thrive Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1821697
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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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  1. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      “In one classroom a child did not have access to a walkway without having to step over or on at least one other child. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver repositioned the nap cot that another child was on to give the child access to a walkway.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

      “In two classrooms, there was not enough space between all of the cots for each child to have access to a walkway.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom when asked by CCR and had to count them to provide an answer.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026

  5. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have documentation on file showing that a natural gas inspection had been conducted for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “There is not a diaper changing pad/surface in the Tiny Buds classroom where children will be cared for that will require diaper changes. Additionally, there is not a hand washing sink located in the classroom or in an area nearby where a caregiver could adequately supervise the other children they are caring for.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The following were observed during the inspection in areas that will be used by children: exposed wiring in uncovered outlets, power tools, exposed plumbing where toilets and sinks will go, wooden boards that a child could pull down on themselves, an unmounted door, a piece of wood with a soap dispenser propped up outside on the playground and a ladder propped against the wall that a child could also pull down on themselves.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

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 Thrive Early Learning Academy

Is Thrive Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 24, 2026.

When was Thrive Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thrive Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Thrive Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Thrive Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Thrive Early Learning Academy'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 Thrive Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 774-5511 to ask.

What is Thrive Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(806) 774-5511.

Where is Thrive Early Learning Academy?

1401 W 5th St Unit A, Plainview, TX 79072. The nearest other daycare we list is Thrive Early Learning Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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