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Mesquite, TX 75150 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Town East Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Town East Learning Center
Town East Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 6, 2015, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Town East Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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 Town East Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1550807
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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See all 23 visits
- Sep 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the incident report completed by the operation was not share with the child's parent within the required 48 hours timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation is found deficient. No fire inspection document was observed for the current year.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One staff was observed without a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“One staff was observed without a pre-employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was determined to be a violation. An employee did not use good judgement when they checked a child's temperature using a method not listed in the standards and without notifying the parent of the method that would be used to check the child's temperature.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The safety practice documentation was not being maintained at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“During the inspection, one infant did not have feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
Show 13 earlier visits
Nov 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child did not have the required emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three children did not have the required Health Statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have the required Immunization Record.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Damage to lower wall and bleach stains were on flooring in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
- Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“A caregiver did not complete required hand washing during routine diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
“A caregiver was observed completing clerical duties while caring for a group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited discipline and guidance toward children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
Dec 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The Annual Fire Inspection expired 09/30/22.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
Sep 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff member record was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022
Sep 27, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member who works Summers, Holidays, and days when children are out of school did not have an active or inactive background in the system.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Caregivers placed and allowed infants, walking and non-walking, inside a playhouse without having visual awareness and being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child’s safety. As a result, a child was injured.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
- Apr 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Five children's records were unvailable during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four staff files were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Town East Learning Center
Is Town East Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 6, 2015.
When was Town East Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Town East Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Town East Learning Center care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Town East Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Town East Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Town East Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 279-0770 to ask.
What is Town East Learning Center's phone number?
(972) 279-0770.
Where is Town East Learning Center?
2201 Gus Thomasson Rd Ste Cde, Mesquite, TX 75150. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Tosch Elementary, 0.4 miles away.