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Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare

Melissa, TX 75454 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2026

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About Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare

Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Melissa, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 9, 2026, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 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

Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Collin County has a median price of $167 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.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$149

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 Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1819750
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “At the time of inspection, the assistant caregivers' affidavits were not properly notarized by a licensed notary.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare

Is Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 9, 2026.

When was Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare care for?

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

Does Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 289-3613 to ask.

What is Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare's phone number?

(214) 289-3613.

Where is Tiny Cardinals Home Daycare?

Melissa, TX 75454. 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).