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Herschel Zale

403 Lamar St, Wichita Falls, TX 763014.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$130
year first permitted
1986
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About Herschel Zale

Herschel Zale is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 5, 1986, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Herschel Zale has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wichita County has a median price of $130 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.
Wichita County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Herschel Zale

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#48002
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace

      “During the investigation inspection, a classroom with children younger than 2yo were observed to have a screentime activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

  4. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 31, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver hired on 08/24/2020 did not have a valid CPR certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

  6. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jul 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver was found to have used prohibited punishments with a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

  2. Jul 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 22, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was found that a teacher failed to complete a headcount and a child in care was left on the playground alone for a period of time less than 10 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023

  5. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 22, 2022VisitNo 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 Herschel Zale

Is Herschel Zale licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 5, 1986.

When was Herschel Zale last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Herschel Zale had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 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 Herschel Zale care for?

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

Does Herschel Zale accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Herschel Zale'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 Herschel Zale cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 723-8018 to ask.

What is Herschel Zale's phone number?

(940) 723-8018.

Where is Herschel Zale?

403 Lamar St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The nearest other daycare we list is Tadpole Childrens Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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