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Wichita Falls, TX 76301 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Martin Luther King Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 53
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About Martin Luther King Child Care
Martin Luther King Child Care is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 6, 1987, for up to 53 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Martin Luther King Child Care 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.
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 Martin Luther King Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #142473
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 13 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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 19 visits
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant child fell out of a stroller and had to obtain medical treatment due to the safety strap not being secured.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that children in care were physically abused.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver caused bruises on a child in care after grabbing the child by the arm on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
Oct 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Upon review of the center's operational policies it was determined that the policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity. Furthermore, the operational policies were lacking information regarding the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in sub chapter H of the minimum standards. A portion of this violation was corrected at inspection when form 2550 discussing operational safe sleep polices was added to the center's operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
May 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“Upon entry the Director was absent, The present caregivers were not aware who was in charge of the operation in the director's absence.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2022
- May 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Martin Luther King Child Care
Is Martin Luther King Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 6, 1987.
When was Martin Luther King Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Martin Luther King Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 13 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.
How many children can Martin Luther King Child Care care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Martin Luther King Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Martin Luther King Child 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 Martin Luther King Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 322-7152 to ask.
What is Martin Luther King Child Care's phone number?
(940) 322-7152.
Where is Martin Luther King Child Care?
1100 Smith St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The nearest other daycare we list is Fuller Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.