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The Mills Childcare Center

4150 I-30 FRONTAGE RD, Caddo Mills, TX 75135

Operation number:
1789234
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hunt
Capacity:
160
License effective:
May 15, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035272300
Email:
themillslearning23@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 34 available inspections for The Mills Childcare Center from November 14, 2023 through July 29, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

11 later inspections, from May 14, 2026 through July 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

17 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 75135

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.26
Local median
0.05

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
2%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
15%
Local median
3%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.25

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in care within the facility.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment or self-control, and this resulted with a child being spanked.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director did not report any corporal punishment to licensing about a caregiver spanking a child within the facility.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Five outlets were missing covers.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Operation is still out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for fourteen children. One classroom was out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for fifteen children. The specified age group is two which mean one caregiver can care for eleven children.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One classroom was out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for fifteen children. The specified age group is two which mean one caregiver can care for eleven children.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two infants were observed swaddle in the crib.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation did not log that they received a medication.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have a child's folder available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)