Licensed home · Mesquite, TX
Carlas Affordable Childcare
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 12
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 1 other daycare within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Up to 12 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Location and nearby daycares
2909 Golden Meadow Ave, Mesquite, TX 75181 · Dallas County · 19 licensed daycares in 75181
Capacity rank 7 of 19 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 7 in 75181
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 856869
- Permit type
- Licensed home
- Licensed since
- November 2006
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent Mar 17, 2026. 5 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 10, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 747.2705(8)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive Device for Time Out
A child was observed to be strapped in a baby bouncer for time out.
Corrected Apr 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5005(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted their emergency prepardness drills since 10/23/25.
Corrected Apr 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2105(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
Corrected Apr 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2705(8)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 15, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.1801Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was providing care for eight children. The operation was over ratio by two children.
Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation did not have documentation showing that the four dogs were vacinatted.
Corrected Aug 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1801Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 14, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
- 747.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
Corrected Jul 14, 2023
- 747.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two children did not have the authorization of medical attention section completed in the file.
Corrected Jul 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The provider was missing training in the following sections: SIDS / Shaken baby Emergency preparedness Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Food allergies
Corrected Jul 14, 2023
- 747.601(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
1 child did not have records available for review.
Corrected Jul 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 13, 2022Inspection5 standards cited
- 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
Corrected Nov 13, 2022
- 747.2315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 10 month old sleeping in a play yard with a blanket.
Corrected Oct 13, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2311(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
Corrected Nov 4, 2022
- 747.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child records did not have current immunization records.
Corrected Nov 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1303(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hours of training.
Corrected Dec 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Dec 3, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 8, 2021Inspection5 standards cited
- 747.605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
Corrected Nov 12, 2021
- 747.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement on File
Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
Corrected Dec 3, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 747.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Immunizations
Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
Corrected Dec 3, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2321(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
A three month old infant in care did not have infant feeding instructions on file for review.
Corrected Nov 12, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1107(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
The Director was observed to not have 30 annual hours of training.
Corrected Jan 3, 2022
- 747.605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
19 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Mar 17, 2026. All 19 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High421%
- Medium High842%
- Medium737%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 19 findings, 19 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 10, 2025, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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