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Fred Moore Day Nursery School

1212 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76207 · Denton County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Fred Moore Day Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Denton, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #21 of 31 centers in Denton and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#21 of 31 centers in Denton
9High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 24 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork5
Staff ratios4
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Supervision2
Other standards1
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended §746.3805(b)(2)
A medication administration error occurred when a child was administered medication prescribed for another child.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
Medium HighApr 17, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A DFPS investigation determined that a caregiver dropped an E-Cigarette in the classroom where it was found in the hands of an infant. Intervention occurred when the device was removed by a caregiver.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
HighApr 17, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgment when they brought an e-cigarette into the childcare facility while children were in care.
Correction verified May 22, 2026
Medium HighApr 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Emergency contacts did not have the address listed as required by standard 746.605(6).
Correction verified May 22, 2026
HighJan 15, 2025Found 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)
Proper supervision of a child in care was not provided when a child was able to leave the classroom unknowingly for approximately 3 minutes.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
MediumDec 16, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
The operation did not have proof that a parent was provided with a copy of the operational policies.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
HighJun 18, 2024Found 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)
It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in a play area for approximately 3 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
Medium HighNov 13, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting §746.2401(3)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not effectively comfort an infant who appeared to be upset.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
HighJun 27, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation had 2 caregivers that were providing direct care prior to submitting a background check and 2 caregivers providing care prior to receiving a determination of, Eligible ; Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, ; or, Eligible with Conditions.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium LowJun 14, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
3 out of 10 files viewed did not have notarized affidavits. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation had seven caregivers that were providing direct care prior to submitting a background check and one caregiver providing care prior to receiving a determination of, Eligible ; Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, ; or, Eligible with Conditions.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium HighJun 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Three caregivers did not have current training in pediatric CPR.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The operations director and two assistant directors have not been maintaining attendance records.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation's policies does not include a promotion for indoor and outdoor activities section.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2022
HighJun 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation allowed ten caregivers to provide direct care to children prior to submitting a background check and receiving a determination of, Eligible; Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Six children do not have updated immunization information.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighJun 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Based on documentation reviewed and information gathered during inspection, the operation has not practiced a fire drill in several months. CI: The operation conducted a fire drill during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 2, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427
Based on information gathered through inspection and observations made, a 4 month old infant that is not able to roll over was placed on their stoomach to sleep.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Based on information gathered through inspection, most of the operations personnel records are missing information and cannot be evaluated.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgement during diaper changing of a 2 year old, when she fixed the broken tab of the diaper with a masking tape and used it instead of using a different new diaper that was readily available for her.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity130 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 30, 2021
DirectorChanel Knott
Phone9403692345
State operation #1721005

Common questions

Does Fred Moore Day Nursery School take infants?

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

What are Fred Moore Day Nursery School’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 Fred Moore Day Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Fred Moore Day Nursery School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Fred Moore Day Nursery School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Denton, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Fred Moore Day Nursery School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 21, 2026: “Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Fred Moore Day Nursery School compare with other daycares in Denton?

It is #21 of 31 centers in Denton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Fred Moore Day Nursery School last inspected?

Jul 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 1721005 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.