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500 Witt Rd, Little Elm, TX
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Twila Wade is a home daycare in Little Elm, Texas. It is registered with the state (since November 15, 1996), 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Twila Wade has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Denton County has a median price of $167 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
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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747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The primary caregiver was missing training in immunization and three hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Form 2885, pertaining to Children's Product Certification, has not been revised since 02/03/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with food allergies lacked a food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies lacked details regarding "parents' rights".”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“The primary caregiver allowed a household member to be present at the operation after the CBCU has notified the operation that the person is ineligible to be present.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
“A household member has two unloaded firearms in the closet. The firearms are not in a locked cabinet.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child did not have updated immunization available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
747.5003(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following items: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; Communication, including: (A)The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and (B)How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents, and us; How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: 1) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 2) Understanding building and physical premises safety 3) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, 4) Prevention, Recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 out of 4 child files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after being enrolled for 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Two children under the age of two years were observed watching television in the main classroom during the inspection. Note: this was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned the TV off.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: 1) Administering medication 2) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 3) Understanding building and physical premises safety 4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, 5) Prevention, Recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
747.1401(a)(2) - Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
“A household member did not receive the orientation. Note: this was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver conducted the orientation.”
Corrected during the visit
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child did not have updated immunization available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
“A household member has two unloaded firearms in the closet. The firearms are not in a locked cabinet.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
747.5003(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following items: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; Communication, including: (A)The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and (B)How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents, and us; How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“4 out of 4 child files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after being enrolled for 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
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500 Witt Rd, Little Elm, TX
Little Elm, TX 75068 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Elm, TX 75068 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Elm, TX 75068 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Elm, TX 75068 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Elm, TX 75068 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Elm, TX 75068 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Elm, TX 75068 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Elm, TX 75068 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Twila Wade is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued November 15, 1996. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 346-2312 to ask.
(972) 346-2312.
Little Elm, TX 75068. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.