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Childrens Coalition

5127 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 775515.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$832
year first permitted
2009

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About Childrens Coalition

Childrens Coalition is a licensed child care center in Galveston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 1, 2009, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $832 to $982.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual programPosts tuition

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

From the state license
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (dual-language program), Play-based
CurriculumFrog Street Curriculum
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Coalition lists monthly tuition from $832 to $982. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant Care, Monthly Tuition$982
Pre-K4 Program, Monthly Tuition$832
Toddler Program, Monthly Tuition$917
Application Fee$75
Registration Fee (non-refundable)$200
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Galveston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Childrens Coalition

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
98 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#987246
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

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. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “During inspection, a crib assigned to a four month old infant was found to have a wedge under the mattress.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During inspection walk through, cleaning and sanitizing supplies were found accessible to children in classroom #4, a restroom used by children across the hall from classroom #4, and classroom #6. Staff members moved all the sanitizing products to areas that were inaccessible to children upon request by CCR inspector.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “During inspection, an electrical outlet n classroom #2 (PreK 4) was found without a safety cover installed. The caregiver found a safety cover and installed it into the outlet during inspection upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “During a review of the operation's records of monthly inspections of active play space and equipment, I found the last recorded montlhy inspection was recorded on 07/08/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “A four month old infant has a wedge under the mattress in their crib without having a Sleep Exception From signed by a health-care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

  5. Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “All caregivers have expired CPR. Note: Their CPR expired at the end of October.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024

  6. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “I observed two caregivers on the playground not supervising children which resulted in two children eating dirt.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024

  9. Feb 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that a caregiver was not able to intervene when a child put medication in their mouth that belongs to the caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

  10. Dec 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “For the months of February and June 2023 the fire drills exit times were not less than 3 minutes. A photo was taken of the fire drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “I observed a 14 month old infant sleeping with a sippy cup. A photo was taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

  2. Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “I observed a water hose on the ground in which children had access to it. A photo was taken and the director removed the waterhose.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2021VisitNo 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 Childrens Coalition

Is Childrens Coalition licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 1, 2009.

When was Childrens Coalition last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Coalition had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Childrens Coalition care for?

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

Does Childrens Coalition accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Coalition's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childrens Coalition cost?

Monthly tuition from $832 to $982, as it lists it.

What is Childrens Coalition's phone number?

(409) 740-4009.

Where is Childrens Coalition?

5127 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551. The nearest other daycare we list is Moody Methodist Day School, 0.2 miles away.

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