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Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center

600 E Houston St, Falfurrias, TX 78355
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
1993
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About Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center

Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Falfurrias, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 30, 1993, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brooks County has a median price of $153 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.
Brooks County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
26 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
1993
License number
#500152- 9871
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

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. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 16, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “There has been no qualified director at this operation since February 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023

  5. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 8, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “Designated director is substituting as a teacher during the hours of operation and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person

      “Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021

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 Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center

Is Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 30, 1993.

When was Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 488-6236 to ask.

What is Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center's phone number?

(361) 488-6236.

Where is Houston Gustavo Barrera Child Development Center?

600 E Houston St, Falfurrias, TX 78355. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stone Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

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