'We are definitely in a different mindset': North Texas daycares adapting to constantly changing COVID-19 guidelines While it took until Nov. 9 to have the first day with more than 100 cases in Texas daycares, there have now been eight consecutive days where that mark was reached. Author: Jay Wallis (WFAA) Updated: 7:54 PM CST January 14, 2021 Texas daycares have seen some of the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases in the past week. It's forcing many across the state to continue figuring out safe and creative ways to connect with children. Daycare centers along with before-school and after-school programs have to report COVID-19 cases to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Those cases are reported daily here.