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Dora Gallegos

Austin, TX 78744 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$206
year first permitted
1987

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About Dora Gallegos

Dora Gallegos is a home daycare in Austin, Texas. It is registered with the state (since February 13, 1987), 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 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dora Gallegos has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Travis County has a median price of $206 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 Dora Gallegos

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#228490
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “There were no infant feeding isntructions available for one of the infants.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

  2. Jun 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “At inspection, a child in care did not have current immunizations records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “At inspection, the emergency preparedness plan did not have an alternate shelter location listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “At inspection, the operation did not have a certified/signed annual product safety recall.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “At inspection, the operation had a family member over the age of 14, living at the home, that did not have a CBCU background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “At inspection, the director did not have a signed 2985 affidavit form.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2025

  3. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “There were two children in the operation that did not have current immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “There was an infant in care that did not have feeding instructions on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

  5. Aug 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1301(1) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards

      “The provider did not have an orientation statement on file at review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2101(a) - Planned Activities

      “The operation did not have any activity plan posted at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website

      “The operation did not have a current CPSC form on file at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2022

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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Questions about Dora Gallegos

Is Dora Gallegos licensed?

Yes. Dora Gallegos is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 1987. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dora Gallegos last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dora Gallegos had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Dora Gallegos care for?

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

Does Dora Gallegos accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dora Gallegos' 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 Dora Gallegos cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 443-5606 to ask.

What is Dora Gallegos' phone number?

(512) 443-5606.

Where is Dora Gallegos?

Austin, TX 78744. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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