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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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2909 Golden Meadow Ave
Mesquite, TX 75181 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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