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Town East Learning Center

2201 Gus Thomasson Rd Ste Cde, Mesquite, TX 75150 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Town East Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, TX, licensed for up to 67 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 36 centers in Mesquite and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #34 of 36 centers in Mesquite
4High risk
6Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
2Low risk
20 citations from 14 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 15, 2026 · Assessment · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumApr 2, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the incident report completed by the operation was not share with the child's parent within the required 48 hours timeframe.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026
LowJun 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
One staff was observed without a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
Medium HighJun 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The operation is found deficient. No fire inspection document was observed for the current year.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
LowJun 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
One staff was observed without a pre-employment affidavit.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
HighSep 4, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was determined to be a violation. An employee did not use good judgement when they checked a child's temperature using a method not listed in the standards and without notifying the parent of the method that would be used to check the child's temperature.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
MediumJul 19, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
During the inspection, one infant did not have feeding instructions.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
MediumJul 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The safety practice documentation was not being maintained at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
Medium HighNov 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child did not have the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified Nov 27, 2023
MediumNov 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have the required Immunization Record.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2023
MediumNov 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three children did not have the required Health Statement.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2023
Medium HighAug 30, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Damage to lower wall and bleach stains were on flooring in the infant classroom.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023
Medium HighMay 24, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
A caregiver did not complete required hand washing during routine diapering.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2023
Medium HighMay 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children §746.1203(3)(A)
A caregiver was observed completing clerical duties while caring for a group of children.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2023
HighMay 22, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited discipline and guidance toward children in care.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2023
Medium HighDec 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The Annual Fire Inspection expired 09/30/22.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
MediumSep 30, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Staff member record was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2022
HighSep 27, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A staff member who works Summers, Holidays, and days when children are out of school did not have an active or inactive background in the system.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
HighAug 4, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Caregivers placed and allowed infants, walking and non-walking, inside a playhouse without having visual awareness and being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child’s safety. As a result, a child was injured.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022
Medium LowFeb 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Four staff files were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Five children's records were unvailable during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity67 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 6, 2015
DirectorElvessie Ewers
Phone9722790770
State operation #1550807

Common questions

Does Town East Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Town East Learning Center’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Town East Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Town East Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Town East Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Mesquite, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Town East Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Town East Learning Center compare with other daycares in Mesquite?

It is tied for #34 of 36 centers in Mesquite by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Town East Learning Center last inspected?

Apr 9, 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 1550807 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.