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Wilbarger Co Preschool Center
- licensed capacity
- 173
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About Wilbarger Co Preschool Center
Wilbarger Co Preschool Center is a licensed child care center in Vernon, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 2, 1987, for up to 173 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 173 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 173 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wilbarger Co Preschool Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger Co Preschool Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 173 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #223662- 5032
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 22 visits
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2025Visit1 rule 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
“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately a minute or less.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows that the operation did not notify CCR within 2 days of the incident happening.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“Both gates on the playground are locked, and there was no key available outside or with staff to open the gates in case of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows at times diapers are not being changed promptly.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
- Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2023Visit1 rule 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
“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2023
May 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with an identified food allergy did not have a completed food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023
- Jan 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a caregiver talked harshly to a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2022
- May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wilbarger Co Preschool Center
Is Wilbarger Co Preschool Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 2, 1987.
When was Wilbarger Co Preschool Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wilbarger Co Preschool Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Wilbarger Co Preschool Center care for?
173, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wilbarger Co Preschool Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Wilbarger Co Preschool Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wilbarger Co Preschool Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 552-8156 to ask.
What is Wilbarger Co Preschool Center's phone number?
(940) 552-8156.
Where is Wilbarger Co Preschool Center?
926 Paradise St, Vernon, TX 76384. The nearest other daycare we list is McBrides Daycare, 1.3 miles away.