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Prairie Days Daycare

8996 Fm 18, Clyde, TX 79510 · Callahan County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Prairie Days Daycare is a licensed child care center in Clyde, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 14). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Callahan County and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Callahan County
1High risk
7Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
14 citations from 7 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Food & feeding3
Building & playground safety3
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver in the infant room was using her cell phone for personal use while supervising 4 infants alone.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2026
HighMay 14, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation used the kidney bean toddler table with bucket seats as a form of restraint in an effort to discipline a pre-k aged child.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2026
LowJan 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience §746.1311(f)(2)
The director was lacking 3 hours of annual training in required topics.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
Medium LowJan 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
2 employee files reviewed did not have form 2985.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
MediumFeb 20, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Fedding instructions for infants not yet on table food have not been being updated every 30 days.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver changing a diaper in the infant room did not wash their hands after diaper changing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
3 infants were not buckled into the kidney bean shaped toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver buckled the children in bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
2 caregivers that have been employed more than 90 days were lacking a current first aid and CPR certification.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
MediumMay 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
All caregiver files that were evaluated were lacking training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
2 children with an allergy to peanuts were lacking an allergy plan signed by the parent.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings §746.4603(5)
The playround contained a swing set with a glider swing. The playground also contained an arch climber. The playground is utilized by children under the age of 5.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
MediumMay 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation was lacking a monthly playground maintenance checklist. This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted a playground check and documented it.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighJun 23, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There is not a food allergy plan for a child in care who has a peanut allergy.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
MediumJun 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Out of six employee files reviewed, three staff were missing annual training hours. Two staff are missing three hours and one staff is missing four hours. One staff did not have documentation of orientation completed prior to being in a classroom.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity61 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 30, 2011
DirectorMendy Woodson
Phone3257217166
State operation #1295726

Common questions

Does Prairie Days Daycare take infants?

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

What are Prairie Days Daycare’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Prairie Days Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Prairie Days Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Prairie Days Daycare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the West Central Texas area, which includes Clyde, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.60 a day for toddlers and $28.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Prairie Days Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on May 14, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Prairie Days Daycare compare with other daycares in Callahan County?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Callahan County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Prairie Days Daycare last inspected?

Jun 16, 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 1295726 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.