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1205 Montgomery St, Wichita Falls, TX
5.0· 7 reviews
Gales Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Gales Daycare
Gales Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Wichita Falls, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 11, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gales Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Wichita County has a median price of $117 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 Gales Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1711872
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jul 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
747.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
“Several children's records are missing parent rights information and liability insurance information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026
747.1207(3) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation
“The new assistant caregiver has not completed orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“Children's records were required during the inspection. Three records were missing health statements, one record was missing emergency contacts, and another records needed an emergency contact and authorized pick up person beside the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The provider is missing several of the required items in their operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
“The operation is missing several of the required operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Gales Daycare
Is Gales Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 11, 2021.
When was Gales Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gales Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Gales Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gales Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gales Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gales Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 631-6256 to ask.
What is Gales Daycare's phone number?
(940) 631-6256.
Where is Gales Daycare?
Wichita Falls, TX 76302. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.