Childrens Coalition
Childrens Coalition is a licensed child care center in Galveston, TX, licensed for up to 98 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 15 centers in Galveston and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During inspection, an electrical outlet n classroom #2 (PreK 4) was found without a safety cover installed. The caregiver found a safety cover and installed it into the outlet during inspection upon request.
During a review of the operation's records of monthly inspections of active play space and equipment, I found the last recorded montlhy inspection was recorded on 07/08/2025.
During inspection walk through, cleaning and sanitizing supplies were found accessible to children in classroom #4, a restroom used by children across the hall from classroom #4, and classroom #6. Staff members moved all the sanitizing products to areas that were inaccessible to children upon request by CCR inspector.
During inspection, a crib assigned to a four month old infant was found to have a wedge under the mattress.
A four month old infant has a wedge under the mattress in their crib without having a Sleep Exception From signed by a health-care professional.
All caregivers have expired CPR. Note: Their CPR expired at the end of October.
I observed two caregivers on the playground not supervising children which resulted in two children eating dirt.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that a caregiver was not able to intervene when a child put medication in their mouth that belongs to the caregiver.
For the months of February and June 2023 the fire drills exit times were not less than 3 minutes. A photo was taken of the fire drills.
I observed a 14 month old infant sleeping with a sippy cup. A photo was taken.
I observed a water hose on the ground in which children had access to it. A photo was taken and the director removed the waterhose.
About this center
Common questions
Does Childrens Coalition take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Childrens Coalition’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Childrens Coalition accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Childrens Coalition had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 19, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Childrens Coalition compare with other daycares in Galveston?
It is #9 of 15 centers in Galveston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Childrens Coalition last inspected?
Jan 6, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 987246 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.