Early Care and Education
Licensed for 352 children from infancy to 13 years. Takes CCS.
7515 SMITHFIELD RD, North Richland Hills, TX, 76182-7954
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
Early Care and Education is a licensed child care center in North Richland Hills, Texas.
Capacity
352
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
License & details for Early Care and Education
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Tarrant
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
- Meals provided
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for Early Care and Education
First licensed
November 2024
1 year on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
11 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in North Richland Hills
| Measure | This center | Typical in North Richland Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 352 children | 113 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | Birth |
| Years licensed | 1.9 years | 7.3 years |
North Richland Hills has 25 licensed centers. Early Care and Education is one of 13 that take infants and one of 9 that accept child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:4
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Early Care and Education
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Questions parents ask about Early Care and Education
Does Early Care and Education accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Early Care and Education as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Early Care and Education serve?
Early Care and Education is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
How many children is Early Care and Education licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 352 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Early Care and Education licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Early Care and Education's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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