Lisa Kerley
Needville, TX 77461 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Special Place
- licensed capacity
- 234
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About A Special Place
A Special Place is a licensed child care center in Needville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2005, for up to 234 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
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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
- 234 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 234 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Special Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for A Special Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 234 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #842116
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
- Dec 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
- Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Special Place
Is A Special Place licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2005.
When was A Special Place last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Special Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 A Special Place care for?
234, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Special Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Special Place'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 A Special Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 793-3030 to ask.
What is A Special Place's phone number?
(979) 793-3030.
Where is A Special Place?
9002 Union St, Needville, TX 77461. The nearest other daycare we list is Needville's Little Angels Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.