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Becky Gates Childrens Center

1125 Hensel Dr, College Station, TX 778404.2· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$925
year first permitted
1999
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About Becky Gates Childrens Center

Becky Gates Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in College Station, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 26, 1999, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $925 to $1,125.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months to 6 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 6 years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsWorkforce Solutions and Child Care Aware for military families
DiscountsTier 1 ($100/month) for TAMU student families; Tier 2 ($125/month) also available
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Becky Gates Childrens Center lists monthly tuition from $925 to $1,125. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazos County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K$925
Preschool$950
Toddler 1$1,125
Toddler 2$1,050
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Brazos County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$141
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$126

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Becky Gates Childrens Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified
Capacity
200 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#539064
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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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  1. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregiver failed to use good judgment when they rode a child sized tricycle with a child which resulted in the child sustaining an injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

  3. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregiver failed to use good judgment when they rode a child sized tricycle with a child which resulted in the child sustaining an injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

  5. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Becky Gates Childrens Center

Is Becky Gates Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 26, 1999.

When was Becky Gates Childrens Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Becky Gates Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. 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 Becky Gates Childrens Center care for?

200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Becky Gates Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Becky Gates Childrens Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Becky Gates Childrens Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $925 to $1,125, as it lists it.

What is Becky Gates Childrens Center's phone number?

(979) 458-5437.

Where is Becky Gates Childrens Center?

1125 Hensel Dr, College Station, TX 77840.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).