Cardinal Childcare Center
MELISSA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address3233 W FANNIN RD MELISSA TX- 75454
CityMELISSA, TX
CountyCOLLIN
Phone2143862415
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity160
SubsidiesN
License dateNovember 25, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High5
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low1
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Location
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3233 W FANNIN RD MELISSA TX- 75454, MELISSA, TX
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/29/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 746.28058/29/2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.
Corrected 9/19/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$2,242/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MELISSA, COLLIN County
- Capacity: 160
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 7
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