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Wise Owls Learning Center

805 S College Ave, Decatur, TX 762344.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2015

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About Wise Owls Learning Center

Wise Owls Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Decatur, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 9, 2015, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wise Owls Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wise 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.
Wise County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Wise Owls Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1533122
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 22 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The operation was observed to have multiple ceiling tiles with stains and needing replacement. Multiple vents where observed to have dust covering the vents. Lights where observed to be missing covers as well as those that had covers where seen with visible dust.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

  4. Apr 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “6 employee files were reviewed. 3 employees did not have proper first aid and CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

  5. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Two children that are no longer in care had medication present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medications from the box and contacted family to return.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “One child was missing parent's authorization to administer medication.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children are missing their Health Statements.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

Show 21 earlier visits
  1. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the walkthrough inspection areas were observed to be dirty or unsanitary that could attract pests. Thorough cleaning and sanitizing is required to ensure a healthy environment for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025

  4. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The operation did not notify CCR of a reduction in space.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “The operation was not following the written activity plan by not going outside.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

  8. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “The fire inspection was conducted on 6/20/2024 and was failed. Corrections have not been made at this point.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  11. Jun 18, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “I observed an excess of trash on the floor of the transportation bus.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “A gas inspection was not available for review at the time of my inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “A current fire inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves

      “I observed a caregiver not wash their hands after removing gloves following a diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “I observed a play yard to have lose fitted sheets.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “I observed the pea gravel to be at approximately 1-2 inches under the rocking equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “I observed children not wash hands after using the restroom/after a diaper change in 3 classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “A caregiver had unsupervised access to children prior to completing first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  12. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Sep 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  14. Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jan 24, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Center did not report the number of employees who left in 2022”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023

  17. Jan 4, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement. The caregiver did not inform other caregivers on the playground about using the restroom, leaving her group of children unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation did not provide the parents with a copy of the incident report.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was not appropriately supervised as the child was able to leave the operation unnoticed. The child was found outside of the operation by a person not associated to Wise Owls Learning Center.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not report this incident to childcare regulation within the required 48-hour period.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

  18. Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Aug 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  20. Mar 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  21. Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Wise Owls Learning Center

Is Wise Owls Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 9, 2015.

When was Wise Owls Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wise Owls Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Wise Owls Learning Center care for?

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

Does Wise Owls Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wise Owls Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Wise Owls Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 255-6512 to ask.

What is Wise Owls Learning Center's phone number?

(940) 255-6512.

Where is Wise Owls Learning Center?

805 S College Ave, Decatur, TX 76234. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Ladder, 0.2 miles away.

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