McBrides Daycare
1101 Strahan St, Vernon, TX
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Tot City Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 35
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Tot City Child Care
Tot City Child Care is a licensed child care center in Vernon, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 26, 2007, for up to 35 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tot City Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wilbarger County has a median price of $122 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$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Tot City Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #882571
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There prek classroom has improved, but remains cluttered and disorganized with toys and art supplies stacked on top of each other that could fall on a child's head. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
Jun 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There are trash cans in the classrooms accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a kitchen sink cabinet and on the floor next to the sink in the dining area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There classroom is cluttered and disorganized with stacks of papers, toys, and blankets. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation, information obtained through interviews indicated that a caregiver would yell at children in a manner that was intimidating or humiliating to the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There are rodent dropping found under the sink in the kitchen and 2 droppings found on the floor by the sink in the dining area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Jun 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver changed a diaper and did not wash hands afterwards. The caregiver was prompted and then went to wash her hands.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present at the operation caring for children in the toddler classroom with children aged 23 months to 3 years old without an approved, eligible background check. The caregiver immediately left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There was an electrical outlet in the infant room that did not have a plug cover.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There is a trash can in the outside area accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a sink inside the cabinet in the kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
May 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There has not been any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection to bring this standard into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“A child's immunization record had not been updated.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There is not an up to date annual fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There is no documentation that any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test.This standard was corrected at inspection by conducting and documenting drills.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“During an employee file audit, this document was missing from an employee file.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There is a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy that did not have an emergency action plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last documented fire drill occurred on 3-13-25. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill. The exit time was 33 seconds.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a mop bucket with water inside the girls bathrooms. The children were also served hotdogs that were not cut up appropriately. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tot City Child Care
Is Tot City Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 26, 2007.
When was Tot City Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tot City Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Tot City Child Care care for?
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tot City Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tot City Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tot City Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 553-1312 to ask.
What is Tot City Child Care's phone number?
(940) 553-1312.
Where is Tot City Child Care?
3700 Kelly St, Vernon, TX 76384. The nearest other daycare we list is St Paul Lutheran School, 0.5 miles away.