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Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center

1011 Houston St, Kilgore, TX 756623.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2007

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About Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center

Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Kilgore, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 6, 2007, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $124 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.
Gregg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#868238
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs

      “During the inspection a potty-chair was observed having not been emptied.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A screw was seen pointing out of a diaper change table in reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026

  3. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “During review the operations policies were missing a full statement for inclusive services.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

      “During review the operations emergency preparedness plan was missing information stating how the daycare will communicate during an emergency.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

  7. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth

      “This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver put hand sanitizer in a child's mouth as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

  9. Apr 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The required annual topics could not be reviewed during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      “The operational policy was reviewed during the inspection and found to be missing a safe sleep policy consistent with [name]”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The most recent inspection report was not posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

      “The operation had not updated the CPSC posting since 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the operation completed a CPSC form/walk through.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “Two televisions were observed to be not anchored.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

  3. Jan 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not annually report the number of employees who left in the previous year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

  4. Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During the inspeciton I observe a diaper change, the caregiver did not wash the child's hands afterwards.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022

  6. Nov 10, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

      “After a diaper change, an infant's hands were not washed before placing the child on the floor. The caregiver picked up the child and washed their hands when it was brought to her attention.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “During inspection, one infant was not buckled in a safety strap in the bucket seat. The infant was buckled immediately.”

      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 Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center

Is Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 6, 2007.

When was Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center care for?

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

Does Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 984-0828 to ask.

What is Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center's phone number?

(903) 984-0828.

Where is Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center?

1011 Houston St, Kilgore, TX 75662. The nearest other daycare we list is Laura Vaughn, 0.3 miles away.

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