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Children Come 1st
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Children Come 1st
Children Come 1st is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 2, 1985, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children Come 1st has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wichita County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Children Come 1st
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #60517
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 15 visits
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the course of an investigation, it was found that a 2yo child was able to access a cord to a wax warmer and pull it down upon their head from the top of a cabinet, resulting in the child being taken for medical attention by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
“It was determined that the operation allowed preschool age children to have contact with prohibited animals, such as a snake, turtles, and a lizard, when a nature center visited the daycare center.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children Come 1st
Is Children Come 1st licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 2, 1985.
When was Children Come 1st last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children Come 1st had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 11 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 Children Come 1st care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children Come 1st accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children Come 1st's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children Come 1st cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 687-2231 to ask.
What is Children Come 1st's phone number?
(940) 687-2231.
Where is Children Come 1st?
3701 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.