The Mills Down Town
The Mills Down Town is a licensed child care center in Caddo Mills, TX, licensed for up to 221 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 0 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 67% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 18 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 8 centers in Caddo Mills and better than 89% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
It was determined during the DFPS investigation that it was dark in the gym where children nap inside the operation.
A group of children were unstrapped in a high chair.
A group of children under the age of two were observed watching television.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Mills Down Town take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Mills Down Town’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Mills Down Town accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has The Mills Down Town had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 3 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does The Mills Down Town compare with other daycares in Caddo Mills?
It is #5 of 8 centers in Caddo Mills by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 89% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Mills Down Town last inspected?
Sep 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1811696 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.