Rebecca Watkins
Weatherford, TX 76086 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bowie Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About South Bowie Day Care Center
South Bowie Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Weatherford, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 5, 1987, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryAccepts 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six-weeks through twelve years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K and preschool |
| Safety | Front door entrance keypad, security passes and assigned ID numbers |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded Founded in 1985 |
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
South Bowie Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Parker County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for South Bowie Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #202339
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 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 17 visits
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Based on evidence gathered from the DFPS investigation, a lack of director supervision resulted in a caregiver allowing inappropriate behavior between children to occur.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on evidence from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was on personal cell phone in the classroom during station activities.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Caregiver failed to supervise children in a classroom, and as a result, inappropriate child-on-child contact was made.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
746.2605(1)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Always Visible to Caregiver
“Book shelf created a blind spot in the classroom, which allowed inappropriate child-on-child contact.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Caregiver failed to supervise children in a classroom, and as a result, inappropriate child-on-child contact was made.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
746.2605(1)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Always Visible to Caregiver
“Book shelf created a blind spot in the classroom, which allowed inappropriate child-on-child contact.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver hit a child multiple times on the hands and the buttocks, dragged child across the classroom by the arms, hit the child on the mouth several times, and pushed child against the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Parents were not notified immediately about allegations of abuse. Operation failed to notify parents after being notified by caregivers of another caregiver having inappropriate contact towards a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for physical abuse of a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder/director was made aware of allegations of abuse of a child and did not take action timely. These allegations resulted in an investigation where a caregiver was found reason to believe for physical abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
Apr 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver hit a child multiple times on the hands and the buttocks, dragged child across the classroom by the arms, hit the child on the mouth several times, and pushed child against the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Parents were not notified immediately about allegations of abuse. Operation failed to notify parents after being notified by caregivers of another caregiver having inappropriate contact towards a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for physical abuse of a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder/director was made aware of allegations of abuse of a child and did not take action timely. These allegations resulted in an investigation where a caregiver was found reason to believe for physical abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about South Bowie Day Care Center
Is South Bowie Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 5, 1987.
When was South Bowie Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has South Bowie Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 South Bowie Day Care Center care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does South Bowie Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are South Bowie Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does South Bowie Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 596-0655 to ask.
What is South Bowie Day Care Center's phone number?
(817) 596-0655.
Where is South Bowie Day Care Center?
1718 S Bowie Dr, Weatherford, TX 76086. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Station, 1.5 miles away.