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Gilmer KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 159
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Gilmer KinderCare
Gilmer KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Gilmer, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 31, 2024, for up to 159 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 159 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™ (3–12 years), Music Explorers™ (2–4 years) |
| Staff | Center Director: more than 17 years of experience in child care; taught in public school system for five years |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child care scholarships through Texas Workforce Commission |
| Parent updates | Parent app (KinderCare App) |
| Licensed capacity | 159 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gilmer KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Upshur County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Gilmer KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 159 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1795015
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 26 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed an infant in the crib with a bottle and the infant fell asleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Feb 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident of leaving a child unsupervised that happened on 11/17/25 was not reported until 11/20/25.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in classroom for several minutes when the class went outside.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“At the inspection, the under pinning of the building exposed to the playground has jagged edges where the children were playing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the inspection, the loosefill did not measure 6 inches on the older childrens playground. The slide exits measured 2 inches in depth of loosefill,”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“At the inspection, the written feeding instructions for the infants were outdated and not being updated every 30 days. The last dates were in March and January.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gilmer KinderCare
Is Gilmer KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 31, 2024.
When was Gilmer KinderCare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gilmer KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 26 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 Gilmer KinderCare care for?
159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gilmer KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gilmer KinderCare'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 Gilmer KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 843-9768 to ask.
What is Gilmer KinderCare's phone number?
(903) 843-9768.
Where is Gilmer KinderCare?
1392 State Highway 154 W, Gilmer, TX 75644. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church CDC, 1.2 miles away.