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Children's Depot Learning Center

1480 S Buffalo St, Canton, TX 75103 · Van Zandt County
Accepts child care subsidies

Children's Depot Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Canton, TX, licensed for up to 184 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 17). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 13 centers in Van Zandt County and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#13 of 13 centers in Van Zandt County
1High risk
7Medium High risk
7Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications3
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
At the inspection, 2 out of 8 training records reviewed did not complete the required annual training hours. One employee needs 4 hours and one needs 18 hours to complete their training year.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
Medium LowDec 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
At the inspection, 1 out of 8 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
MediumJan 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the inspection, 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2024
Medium HighMar 21, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
3/21/23- The gas check inspection has not been conducted as of the follow-up inspection. At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2023
Medium HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
At the inspection, lock-down drills have not been practiced with the children.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
At the inspection, the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center was not included in the emergency evacuation plan. The name and address was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2023
MediumFeb 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
At the inspection, 1 out 6 trainng records for staff reviewed, one caregiver needs 8.5 hours of annual training to complete the year.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
MediumFeb 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
At the inspection, the opportunity for outside time is not being given to the infant children on a daily basis.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2023
Medium HighMar 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
1 out 6 personnel files reviewed did not have current first aid/cpr training and expired September 19, 2021.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have physician's information.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium LowMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
4 out of 6 personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2022
Medium HighMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not complete the information for emergency contacts.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
HighMar 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not include the emergency care authorization.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2021
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Animals §746.501(a)(17)
At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding animals. The operation has two guinea pigs.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2021
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
At inspection, the caregiver did not have written feeding instructions for the infants.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity184 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 1, 2021
DirectorChad Burks
Phone9035671198
State operation #1710224

Common questions

Does Children's Depot Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Children's Depot Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Children's Depot Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Children's Depot Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 29, 2022: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's Depot Learning Center compare with other daycares in Van Zandt County?

It is #13 of 13 centers in Van Zandt County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's Depot Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 30, 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 1710224 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.