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Almost Grandmas Childcare Center

1531 S Waco St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495 · Grayson County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Almost Grandmas Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Van Alstyne, TX, licensed for up to 190 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 55% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 38 centers in Grayson County and better than 40% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 40%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#27 of 38 centers in Grayson County
3High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Health & medication3
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 9, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies and other sanitizers were located in several classrooms and a bathroom. The Director removed and threw out all of the supplies located.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 9, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
A child in care was bitten by another child in care. This was observed by a caregiver, who did not intervene in a timely manner.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium HighNov 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
A two's classroom had an outlet exposed to the children in care without childproof covers. This was corrected at inspection by the director.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
A 18 month-24 month classroom has a trash can with soiled diapers accessible to children.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024
Medium HighNov 12, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
A child was observed walking around the classroom with a training cup. It was corrected during inspection when the caregiver had removed it from the child.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name §746.3501(5)
Two infant classrooms and a two's classroom had diaper creams not labeled with the individual child's name.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024
Medium HighNov 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
Two classrooms didn't have their emergency evacuation posted in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection and they were posted in prominent areas.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Two classrooms did not use proper hand washing such as soap and running water prior to the children eating lunch. The caregiver corrected this as she guided the children to wash their hands.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024
Medium LowJan 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2023 to CCR.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024
HighDec 4, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the inspection a caregiver was present and caring for children without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation submitted the background check and the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
I observed that the operation had not documented the fire drill for November of 2022. The operation corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity190 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 7, 2008
DirectorSharla Thornhill
Phone9034820500
State operation #875576

Common questions

Does Almost Grandmas Childcare Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Almost Grandmas Childcare Center’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Almost Grandmas Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Almost Grandmas Childcare Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Almost Grandmas Childcare Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Texoma area, which includes Van Alstyne, is $31.80 a day for infants, $30.80 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Almost Grandmas Childcare Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 9, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Almost Grandmas Childcare Center compare with other daycares in Grayson County?

It is #27 of 38 centers in Grayson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 40% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Almost Grandmas Childcare Center last inspected?

Jun 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 875576 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.