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West Texas A&M Child Development Center

2620 N Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79016
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$139
year first permitted
1994
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About West Texas A&M Child Development Center

West Texas A&M Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Canyon, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 10, 1994, for up to 85 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: eighteen months and five years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Eighteen months and five years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

West Texas A&M Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Randall County has a median price of $139 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.
Randall County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

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 West Texas A&M Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1994
License number
#502831
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Two staff files that were reviewed were missing both the required affidavits in the file - the form 2985 and the form 2912 that were recemtly hired.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Two staff files were reviewed and did not have proof of orientation in file. **This was corrected at inspection when the director provided the form showing completion of orientation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Two staff files were reviewed and did not have proof of pre-service in the file at all. **This was corrected at inspection when the director provided the form showing completion for the first 8 hours.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “The safety drills were not available for review for the last previous year for lock-down and severe weather in place and fire drills practiced for the 2025 year. Additionally, there were no drills available for review for January and Februrary 2026. The playground and building checklist were not available for review for the last three months.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

  3. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      “The most recent fire inspection was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025

  9. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, multiple caregivers, some seated with their backs to majority of the children in care, lacked visual awareness and they were not aware of the ongoing activities of a child in care throwing pieces of a plastic balance beam repeatedly that contributed to another child in care becoming injured.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “Documentation of emergency practices drills, including monthly checks for the fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, was not available for review at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “Medication that is related to a food allergy plan was not in the original container with the child's information and also has expired and requires being disposed and replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash their hands after diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

  3. Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “The toddler middle classroom was observed during naptime and there was no lighting being used and eyes had to adjust. The caregivers and children were not able to be observed in the classroom until a flashlight was used during the classroom walkthrough.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022

  12. May 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo 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 West Texas A&M Child Development Center

Is West Texas A&M Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 10, 1994.

When was West Texas A&M Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has West Texas A&M Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 West Texas A&M Child Development Center care for?

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

Does West Texas A&M Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are West Texas A&M Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does West Texas A&M Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 651-2974 to ask.

What is West Texas A&M Child Development Center's phone number?

(806) 651-2974.

Where is West Texas A&M Child Development Center?

2620 N Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79016. The nearest other daycare we list is In His Hands Day Care, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).