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Bowie, TX 76230 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Machelle's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Machelle's Day Care
Machelle's Day Care is a licensed child care center in Bowie, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 21, 2012, for up to 74 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 7 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Machelle's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montague 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.
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 Machelle's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1470226
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“It was observed that caregiver did not wash hands following diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A toddler classroom was over ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present and in contact with children in care prior to an eligible and approved background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“A caregiver at the operation had a forged high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“A caregiver hired at the operation did not have a high school diploma, high school equivalent, or certification of completion.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Apr 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“There was a child in a high chair with the safety belt unfastened. The director fastened the belt while the inspector was at the monitoring.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A caregiver was found to have not properly counted children returning to the classroom after playing outside, and a 1yo child was found to have walked into an empty classroom and play unnoticed and unsupervised for 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Machelle's Day Care
Is Machelle's Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 21, 2012.
When was Machelle's Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Machelle's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 8 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 Machelle's Day Care care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Machelle's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Machelle's Day Care'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 Machelle's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 872-3822 to ask.
What is Machelle's Day Care's phone number?
(940) 872-3822.
Where is Machelle's Day Care?
900 Highway 81 N, Bowie, TX 76230. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hearts Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.