Norman M. Thomas Learning Center
FREER, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1404 S NORTON AVE FREER TX- 78357
CityFREER, TX
CountyDUVAL
Phone3613946800
Websitewww.cacost.org
Operating details
Hours07:30 AM-03:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity68
SubsidiesN
License dateNovember 16, 2015
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years. Risk labels are the state's label.
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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1404 S NORTON AVE FREER TX- 78357, FREER, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · 7 inspections on record · Last inspection: 6/18/2026
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- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
2026
- Low riskStandard 746.7055/11/2026
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Director did not review and did not sign the completed report, before it was shared with parent.
Verified corrected 6/18/2026 - High riskStandard 746.3075/11/2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Parent was not notified immediately after a child was placed at risk by getting hit in the head and body several times.
Verified corrected 6/18/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12055/11/2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers in charge of supervising the children did not intervene timely when two children were involved in a physical altercation. One child sustained injuries to the head as a result.
Verified corrected 6/18/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$986/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FREER, DUVAL County
- Capacity: 68
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 11
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