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First Friends

1256 Hwy 80 E, Hallsville, TX 75650
licensed capacity
40
open each week
4 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200
year first permitted
2000
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About

About First Friends

First Friends is a licensed child care center in Hallsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 9, 2000, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $360.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8:15- 2:45”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist)
EnrichmentMusic, Spanish, Sign Language, Puppets, Brain Gym, Science and Special Story Time
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended care hours for three and four year olds (7:15-4:00)
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Friends lists monthly tuition from $200 to $360. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harrison County has a median price of $115 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Four year old (four days)$360
MDO (two days)$200
Three year old (three days)$280
Registration fee$120
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Harrison County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 First Friends

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2000
License number
#536517
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “During inspection 3 of 4 caregivers did not have abuse/neglect training available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “During inspection a caregiver did not have pre-service training available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

  4. Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo 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 First Friends

Is First Friends licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 9, 2000.

When was First Friends last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Friends had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 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 First Friends care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does First Friends accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are First Friends' hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Friends cost?

Monthly tuition from $200 to $360, as it lists it.

What is First Friends' phone number?

(903) 660-5025.

Where is First Friends?

1256 Hwy 80 E, Hallsville, TX 75650.

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