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Carlas Affordable Childcare

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 10, 2025.

2909 Golden Meadow Ave, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (214) 613-6492

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMesquite licensed centers, n=38

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 10, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 4

76% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2006Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #856869 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Mar 17, 2026 to Mar 17, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
2025
Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 28, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(8).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(8).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  The children were observed watching tv while eating lunch.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
2024
Sep 9, 2024 to Sep 9, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
Aug 15, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Aug 15, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Aug 15, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Jan 22, 2024 to Jan 22, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 22, 2024 inspection
- Jan 22, 2024 inspection
- Jan 22, 2024 inspection
- Jan 22, 2024 inspection

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jun 14, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  1 child did not have records available for review.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four children did not have immunization records on file.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Jul 28, 2023. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jun 14, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Jul 28, 2023. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  1 child did not have records available for review.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four children did not have immunization records on file.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.613(b).
Jun 14, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Jul 28, 2023. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  1 child did not have records available for review.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four children did not have immunization records on file.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.613(b).
Jun 14, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four children did not have immunization records on file.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  1 child did not have records available for review.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Jul 28, 2023. Standard 747.1309(a).
2022
Oct 28, 2022 to Oct 28, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
Oct 13, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2022, verified Nov 7, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Standard 747.2311(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One child records did not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
Oct 13, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One child records did not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2022, verified Nov 7, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Standard 747.2311(2)(B).
Oct 13, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One child records did not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2022, verified Nov 7, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Standard 747.2311(2)(B).
Oct 13, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One child records did not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The sheets in the play yard was loosely fitted.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Standard 747.2311(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Three dogs at the operation did not have current vaccination records.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2022, verified Nov 7, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
2021
Dec 3, 2021 to Dec 3, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 3, 2021 inspection
- Dec 3, 2021 inspection
- Dec 3, 2021 inspection
- Dec 3, 2021 inspection
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 747.605(1).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Feb 7, 2022. Standard 747.1107(7).
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 747.605(1).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Feb 7, 2022. Standard 747.1107(7).
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Feb 7, 2022. Standard 747.1107(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 747.605(1).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two children in care observed not to have immunization records on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One child in care did not have any records avaliable for review.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 747.605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Two children in care observed not to have a health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Feb 7, 2022. Standard 747.1107(7).

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