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4527 County Road 158, Alvin, TX
Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School
Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School is a licensed child care center in Alvin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 27, 1986, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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 Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #65132
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2026Visit1 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
“During the investigation inspection, a child was left unsupervised outside for about 3 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose-fill surfacing on the playground with the structure that has a slide is not installed at the six-inch depth required based on the height of the play surface.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, 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 21, 2025
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Two of 3 bottles of medication did not have the date it was brought to the center on the bottle/container.A photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver providing care to children did not have a CPR/first aid certification”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School
Is Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 27, 1986.
When was Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 756-3644 to ask.
What is Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School's phone number?
(281) 756-3644.
Where is Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School?
3110 Mustang Rd, Alvin, TX 77511. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Center, 0.7 miles away.