Machelle's Day Care
900 Highway 81 N, Bowie, TX
2.5· 10 reviews
Hang The Moon
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Hang The Moon
Hang The Moon is a licensed group home daycare in Bowie, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 15, 2017, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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
Hang The Moon has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Montague 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 Hang The Moon
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1648707
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“The fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor under the desk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were multiple safety concerns found that posed a risk to child safety during this visit. For example: there was a bottle of 500mg Acetaminophen on a nightstand in a bedroom that the children were found sleeping in; there was a bottle of Downey Wrinkle Releaser spray and an aerosol can of Degree deodorant in bedrooms children were found sleeping in; there was an open bag of tools found on the ground in a bedroom children were found sleeping in, and there were multiple outlet covers found missing throughout the home. These were corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the rooms with the safety threats and outlet covers were replaced.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
747.1327(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
“The primary caregiver could not locate for herself or her husband (who is also a caregiver) their training for the last completed year. The caregiver stated that they should be able to locate it soon but if not, they will recomplete it and send to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A four month old infant was found to be sleeping in a restrictive device that was placed on top of a king-size bed. There was also a blanket that had been placed on top of the child's stomach and legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a pack-n-play without any other items inside of it.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“During this inspection, the primary caregiver was the only caregiver present as her husband was not there. There were 2 infants and 8 children ages 18 months to 3yo, for a total of 10 children. The caregiver corrected this by having 3 children between the ages of 18mo-3yo be picked up by parents. She then came into compliance with 2 infants and 5 children ages 18mo-3yo.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During a child's records audit, there were 3 of 8 children's records missing a health statement from a professional stating that they were healthy enough to attend daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
“The primary caregiver failed to notify licensing and failed to have a background check run prior to her adult son moving back into their home.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hang The Moon
Is Hang The Moon licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 15, 2017.
When was Hang The Moon last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hang The Moon had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Hang The Moon care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hang The Moon accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hang The Moon's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hang The Moon cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 218-5185 to ask.
What is Hang The Moon's phone number?
(940) 218-5185.
Where is Hang The Moon?
Bowie, TX 76230. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.