Ms. Heather's Stay & Play
Post, TX 79356 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Viva Friends
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Viva Friends
Viva Friends is a licensed child care center in Post, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 10, 2025, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:10 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:10 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:10 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:10 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 | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Viva Friends has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Garza County has a median price of $146 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$146
Home daycare$133
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$127
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$126
School age
Center$128
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Viva Friends
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1798873
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2026Inspection2 rules 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
“During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
- Apr 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
“The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Viva Friends
Is Viva Friends licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 10, 2025.
When was Viva Friends last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Viva Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Viva Friends care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Viva Friends accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Viva Friends' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:10 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Viva Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 473-9981 to ask.
What is Viva Friends' phone number?
(806) 473-9981.
Where is Viva Friends?
816 W 13th St, Post, TX 79356. The nearest other daycare we list is Toddler Town, 0.8 miles away.