Licensed center · Salado, TX
The Play Yard LP
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:45 AM today
- Capacity 89
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:45 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 89 children
Accepts child care assistance- School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
15299 S Ih 35, Salado, TX 76571 · Bell County · 3 licensed daycares in 76571
Capacity rank 2 of 3 in this ZIP
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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
- 893137
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- May 2008
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
15 inspections on record, most recent Jul 14, 2026. 8 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 7 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 13, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
Corrected Jul 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
Corrected Jul 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2419(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
Corrected Jul 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2419(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 6, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
Corrected Mar 31, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Mar 26, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 24, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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, it was found that a caregiver fell asleep while on the playground supervising children. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 11, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1613(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
Observed a caregiver standing in a doorway of two classrooms while the children were sleeping, One classroom had 15 children and the other classroom had 14 children. The children were not combined in a centralized location. This was corrected when another teacher came into the classroom.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1613(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 10, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
Corrected Mar 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed anchoring nails sticking out of the playground equipment. This was corrected when the nails were hammered back in. There was also rotted wood on one equipment that needs to be replaced.
Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 25, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
15 standards cited across 15 inspections, most recently Jul 14, 2026. All 15 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High320%
- Medium High1173%
- Medium17%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 8 of 15 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 5 of 15 findings, 10 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 13, 2026, 1 clean visit 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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