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HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool

602 25th St, Galveston, TX 775505.0· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2025
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About HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool

HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Galveston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 31, 2025, for up to 131 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
131 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity131 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 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.
Galveston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
131 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1811798
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “During my inspection of the play ground, I found that the Little Tyke equipment did not have the required 6 foot use zone spacing. Note: The director and owner rearranged the equipment to be in compliance of minimum standards.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “During the inspection of the playground, I found some boards of the fence to have pulled away from the line having left nails exposed to children at play. Note: The director grabbed a hammer and began mending the fence line.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool

Is HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 31, 2025.

When was HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 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 HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool care for?

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

Does HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 770-0165 to ask.

What is HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool's phone number?

(409) 770-0165.

Where is HFC Daycare Centers INC DBA Koala Kare Daycare & Preschool?

602 25th St, Galveston, TX 77550. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Episcopal School, 0.2 miles away.

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