Bullard Early Education
Bullard Early Education is a licensed child care center in Bullard, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #54 of 63 centers in Smith County and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.
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During a walk through of the building, it was observed in a infant classroom a bean bag that the children use to lay down on as a calming corner. This was brought to the caregivers attention and removed from the classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
During a review of the records, it was observed no server weather or lock down drill has been conducted this year nor a fire drill since April of 2025.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There is not enough evidence to prove the operation informed the parent of the injury.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The parents of an injured child did not receive an incident report at the time of the incident.
During an inspection of the center, it was observed an 8 month old infant sleeping in their crib with a blanket and stuff animal. The operation did not have an infant sleep exception form.
During a review of the parent handbook it was observed no mention of inclusive services offered at the operation.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report allegations and has been found deficient. A caregiver who is no longer working at the center was observed roughly handling a child in care.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A group of about 5 students were left unsupervised while in the restroom. This was quickly corrected when the caregiver returned to the restroom. No students were injured.
During a walk through of the building, an infant was observed with a small blanket in their crib. This was soon corrected by the caregiver.
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing an infant asleep in their crib with their head cover with a small blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket from the crib.
During a walk through of the playground it was observed a hole in the middle of the walk area on the larger playground.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of a child in care immediately of suspected abuse.
During a review of the parent handbook, it was observed by licensing missing information regrading the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
This standard was revied in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report a covid-19 result in the appropriate time frame.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The pre-k restroom tile floor was damage with exposed wooden flooring. The operation quickly repaired this and was brought into compliance.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. Positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver roughly handled a child. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was roughly handled. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
While conducting a follow up inspection, it was observed by licensing a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing an exposed crawl space on the pre-k playground. Also observed was a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
About this center
Common questions
Does Bullard Early Education take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Bullard Early Education’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Bullard Early Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Bullard Early Education cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bullard Early Education for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Bullard, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Bullard Early Education had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 13, 2025: “Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Bullard Early Education compare with other daycares in Smith County?
It is #54 of 63 centers in Smith County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Bullard Early Education last inspected?
Apr 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1265148 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.