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Royalties Childcare

2504 25th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County
Accepts child care subsidies

Royalties Childcare is a licensed child care center in Texas City, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 40). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 14 centers in Texas City and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#9 of 14 centers in Texas City
7High risk
22Medium High risk
8Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
40 citations from 23 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundDec 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Other standards8
Staff ratios7
Records & paperwork6
Supervision5
Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 3, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
During the investigation, it was found infant daily reports were not being provided to the parents.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
MediumJan 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The use zone for a stationary structure was not 6 feet from the piece of equipment to the fence at the front end of the vehicle.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025
HighJan 27, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
A group of school age children were not being adaquetly supervised when the caregiver was in the other classroom.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025
Medium LowJan 17, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2025
Medium LowNov 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
One caregiver was missing the affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
I observed a changing table near the restroom that had a rip in it.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionOther standards
Sanitize Potty-Chairs §746.3407(5)
There were two potty chairs observed to not be sanitized after use. There was urine left in the potty chairs.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
MediumNov 6, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
A child was sitting in a high chair and was not strapped in. The child was too big for the straps to fit around the child.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
HighNov 6, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
I observed situations in which children could have been seriously hurt or injured while the caregiver was standing there.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguisher was observed in the red. A photo was taken.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The walls in the operation have both large and small areas where the paint is chipped in multiple places. The walls need to be cleaned, and the window tint in the front of the toddler room is peeling off the window.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Two Infants ages 15 months and 7 months were not strapped into their high chairs. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
The following items in the refrigerator were expired. Gallon of milk 11/5/24 Chocolate Syrup 2/1/24 Mustard 5/9/24, Salad Dressing 1/24/2024.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
HighOct 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was seen picking infants up by their arms from the changing table and swinging the infants to their back.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighOct 24, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Follow Up: The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 4 years old, that is more than an 18 month gap.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighOct 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Follow Up: The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 7 years old, that is more than an 18 month gap.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024
Medium HighOct 11, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024
Medium HighSep 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 36 months. That is a 22 month gap.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighSep 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was supervising 22 children and the SAG was 2.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
MediumSep 26, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of March 2024.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The monthly drills have not been documented for December. This was corrected at inspection when the director the drills.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 31, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Six Childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionOther standards
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not informed the parents of their right.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
Six children files out of six reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024
Medium LowFeb 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The operations staff list was not up to date. SN:Two caregivers were added during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two of six records did not contain a complete emergency contact address.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
Medium HighFeb 2, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two of six records did not contain an up to date immunization record.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
Medium HighMay 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
A piece of playground equipment was broken and rusted.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirements during evaluation or probation §745.8641
The following conditions were not met at the time of inspection: The class roll sheet in the toddler room did not have children or the employee signed in after they arrived. The following conditions were met at the time of inspection: - A copy of probation letter was prominently posted. - Meeting with staff within two weeks was documented -Additional 2 clock hours of supervision for employees -All infant caregivers have an additional clock hour of infant training -Additional training in supervision, staff management, and developmentally appropriate activities for children for the Director -30 minutes of observations of one class each week. -Personnel records evaluation form used for two files a month. -Children's records evaluation form for 3 children's files -Health checks documented -Daily grounds checklist used weekly -Operational policy updaes provided. -Conduct monthly meetings covering 2 minimum standards and review and document details of meeting.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
Medium HighApr 5, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
Children were observed to be out of control in the school age room and the toddler room.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2022
HighApr 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirements during evaluation or probation §745.8641
The following conditions were not met at the time of inspection: The class roll sheet in the school age room did not have four children signed in after they arrived. The following conditions were met at the time of inspection: - A copy of probation letter was prominently posted. - Meeting with staff within two weeks was documented -Additional 2 clock hours of supervision for employees -All infant caregivers have an additional clock hour of infant training -Additional training in supervision, staff management, and developmentally appropriate activities for children for the Director -30 minutes of observations of one class each week. -Personnel records evaluation form used for two files a month. -Children's records evaluation form for 3 children's files -Health checks documented -Daily grounds checklist used weekly -Operational policy updaes provided. -Conduct monthly meetings covering 2 minimum standards and review and document details of meeting.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2022
Medium HighApr 5, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
The school age teacher was answering the daycare phone and assisting with parent pick up.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2022
Medium HighFeb 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
A 5 month old infant was combined with a group of children that had children up to five years old. This was corrected at inspection when the infant and younger toddlers were moved into a seperate classroom.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 2, 2022InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
4 children not eating were seated in a high chair for more than 15 minutes with no activity. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed and activty provided.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 29, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children were missing health statements.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighOct 29, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
The school age classroom was observed to be out of control.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighOct 29, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
A 16 month child was in a classroom with a 4 year old child. This was corrected at inspection when the child was moved.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 4, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirements during evaluation or probation §745.8641
The following conditions were not met at the time of inspection: The monthly meeting conducted did not document the discussed deficiencies from the most recent previous inspection. The following conditions were met at the time of inspection: - A copy of probation letter was prominently posted. - Meeting with staff within two weeks was documented -Additional 2 clock hours of supervision for employees -All infant caregivers have an additional clock hour of infant training -Additional training in supervision, staff management, and developmentally appropriate activities for children for the Director -30 minutes of observations of one class each week. -Classrooms had completed sign-in/out sheets and caregiver sign-in/out sheet. -Personnel records evaluation form used for two files a month. -Children's records evaluation form for 3 children's files -Health checks documented -Daily grounds checklist used weekly -Operational policy updates provided.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021
MediumOct 4, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
A nap mat for one child was not labeled. This was corrected when the childs name and mat number was labeled.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceNov 20, 2019
DirectorDedrea Daniels
Phone4099950359
State operation #1691344

Common questions

Does Royalties Childcare take infants?

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

What are Royalties Childcare’s hours?

5 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Royalties Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Royalties Childcare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Royalties Childcare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Texas City, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Royalties Childcare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 27, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Royalties Childcare compare with other daycares in Texas City?

It is #9 of 14 centers in Texas City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Royalties Childcare last inspected?

Sep 2, 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 1691344 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.