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Gatesville Headstart Center

1105 Saunders St, Gatesville, TX 765285.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$123
year first permitted
1987
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About Gatesville Headstart Center

Gatesville Headstart Center is a licensed child care center in Gatesville, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 16, 1987, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gatesville Headstart Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Coryell County has a median price of $123 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.
Coryell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Gatesville Headstart Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#813334
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 18, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “A child injury requiring medical treatment was not reported to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe of 2 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “One caregiver stated tha there were 13 children in the classroom and there were 14 children observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

  5. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used rejecting language and behavior towards one child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022

  9. Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 24, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “During the investigation it was found that during nap time children were left unsupervised while one caregiver was in the bathroom and one caregiver was observed sleeping.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 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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FAQ

Questions about Gatesville Headstart Center

Is Gatesville Headstart Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 16, 1987.

When was Gatesville Headstart Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gatesville Headstart Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Gatesville Headstart Center care for?

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

Does Gatesville Headstart Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gatesville Headstart Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gatesville Headstart Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 865-5423 to ask.

What is Gatesville Headstart Center's phone number?

(254) 865-5423.

Where is Gatesville Headstart Center?

1105 Saunders St, Gatesville, TX 76528. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Sunshine Learning Center, 1.4 miles away.

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