Gilmer KinderCare
1392 State Highway 154 W, Gilmer, TX
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Little Friends Daycare is a licensed child care center in Ore City, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 8, 2021, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Friends Daycare 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).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
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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746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the inspection, the operation has two cllimbing structures on the playground that require loose-fill at the slide exits. The platform measured 24 inches from the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident report form was not completed by the operation staff once knowing the child was seen by a medical professional and as required by minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. A person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the inspection, one slide present on the playground required loose-fill to be installed due to being 3 feet high off the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During inspection a diaper change was observed and the caregiver did not wash their hands or the child's hands. This was corrected when the inspector told the caregiver to wash hands.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
“Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During inspection staff files were reviewed and two employees did not have CPR/First Aid certification. The employees were supervising children alone.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During inspection there were 2 hand sanitizer bottles down and in the reach of the children. The caregivers moved the bottles out of the reach of the children during inspection. In the lunch room there was a mop bucket that had been used to mop the kitchen that had standing water within the reach of the children. This bucket was removed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a tricycle observed on the playground that had a broken bucket on the back that had sharp edges.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 8, 2021.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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.
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 968-7114 to ask.
(903) 968-7114.
110 US Highway 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683.