Island Explorers Childcare
5736 Avenue R, Galveston, TX
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New Life Fellowship of Galveston Day School is a licensed child care center in Galveston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 17, 2016, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 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
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
New Life Fellowship of Galveston Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 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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746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“I observed two electrical outlets accessible to children without childproof covers. This was corrected at inspection. Photos were taken.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The exit time for the fire drills was not under 3 minutes. A photo was taken of the emergency drills.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 17, 2016.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 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.
75, 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, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 744-2581 to ask.
(409) 744-2581.
6328 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551. The nearest other daycare we list is Rebekah Ann Martinez, 0.2 miles away.