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Tinker Time Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Tinker Time Academy
Tinker Time Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Porter, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2024, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals provided
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Conscious Discipline |
| Enrichment | Music, songs, dance, yoga lessons |
| Staff | Certified, highly professional, and kid-friendly |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: By parent request, potty training and support is given |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tinker Time Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Montgomery County has a median price of $164 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Tinker Time Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1783340
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 10 visits
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 12 visits
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tinker Time Academy
Is Tinker Time Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2024.
When was Tinker Time Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tinker Time Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 10 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Tinker Time Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tinker Time Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tinker Time Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tinker Time Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 478-0067 to ask.
What is Tinker Time Academy's phone number?
(346) 478-0067.
Where is Tinker Time Academy?
Porter, TX 77365. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.