Sherry Lyn Gibbs
Killeen, TX 76549 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Heart for the Children
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About A Heart for the Children
A Heart for the Children is a licensed group home daycare in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 31, 2012, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Heart for the Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bell County has a median price of $121 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for A Heart for the Children
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1502353
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Heart for the Children
Is A Heart for the Children licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 31, 2012.
When was A Heart for the Children last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Heart for the Children had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Heart for the Children care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Heart for the Children accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Heart for the Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Heart for the Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 247-6995 to ask.
What is A Heart for the Children's phone number?
(254) 247-6995.
Where is A Heart for the Children?
Killeen, TX 76549. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.