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America's Choice Children Center

1910 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 770774.2· 45 reviews
licensed capacity
152
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2017

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About America's Choice Children Center

America's Choice Children Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 2, 2017, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts 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 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
152 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity152 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

America's Choice Children Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 America's Choice Children Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
152 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1646870
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Transportation 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jun 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Observed 2 dead roaches that were accessible to children near the children restrooms. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the insects and disposing of them.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

      “There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

  2. May 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “Observed the playground fence with broken sharp pieces exposed that are accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Observed 2 infant bottles not properly labeled. -”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • 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

      “There was not at least 6 inches of loose-fill on the playground under the playground structure.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “Observed the transportation van with the check engine light on. The windshield has a long visible crack in the window.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Observed 3 out of 4 children files without an emergency contact listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Observed 3 electrical outlets not covered in the toddlers classroom with children present.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “When the inspector asked the caregiver the youngest child's age, the caregiver stated, "The youngest child is 12 months old." The youngest child in the classroom is 18 months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  3. May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “Observed a bowl and spoon in the hand washing sink in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected by removing the bowl and spoon out of the hand washing sink.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Observed several brown ceiling tiles throughout the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  4. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “I observed chipped paint on the walls in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “I observed cleaning products that were accessible to children in the children's restroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being removed out of the reach of children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “Two out of three vans observed did not have a first aid kit on the van. One out of three vans observed first aid kit was missing scissors, tweezers and gloves.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “Two out of three of the vans observed did not have a safety alarm system that worked properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “I observed two out of six children files without an emergency contact address.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “Two out of three vans had seatbelts that did not work properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “I observed the playground fence with sharp nails protruding through.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

  8. May 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “I observed several trash cans without tops on them throughtout the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

  9. Mar 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “I observed several classrooms with chipped paint on the walls and brown ceiling tiles.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “I observed 2 classrooms with children under the age of 5 that did not have electrical outlet. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with covers placed into the outlets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “I observed the outside fence with 3 broken plywoods and sharp edges protruding out.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “I observed a broken ride on toy and chair on the playground. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the toy and chair being removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “An employee in the infant room did not was their hands after changing an infants diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Bottles of cleaning supplies was accessible to children in the cafeteria area. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “3 dead roaches was on the floor in the cafeteria area where the kids sit and eat meals.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

  4. Jul 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.405(1) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-911

      “The required emergency telephone numbers was not available on the required posting board. This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “There was no number chart available to match the numbers on the cots in several of the classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Electric outlets in 2 classrooms with children younger than 5 was not covered with childproof covers. This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “A glass cleaner bottle was on the floor and accessible to children in the lunch room. This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 4, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The safety alarm for the transportation van does not work.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “6 children did not have the special needs section acknowledged.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “A caregiver in the infant classroom did not know how many children she had in care. The caregiver stated there were 7 children, but there were 6 children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “1 child in the infant classroom's bottle was not labeled.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “Several cots that children were sleeping on in the toddler room were not labeled. One cot had a name on it, but it was not coordinated with the child sleeping on it.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “2 children's records did not have a health statement from a doctor.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

  9. Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “In the toddler room there was a bottle of bleach disinfectant cleaner on top of the cubby accessible to children. Note: This was discussed with the director and caregiver and removed immediately.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 26, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was recording a fight between two children ages 6 and 7 without intervening to stop the fight. The caregiver admitted to the Director and parent that she was recording on another child's cell phone and 3 children interviewed also stated the caregiver was recording while the children were fighting.”

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Aug 23, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “The oepration had a recent postive case of Covid-19 that was not reported to Licensing.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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Is America's Choice Children Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 2, 2017.

When was America's Choice Children Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has America's Choice Children Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 America's Choice Children Center care for?

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

Does America's Choice Children Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are America's Choice Children Center'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 America's Choice Children Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 496-4114 to ask.

What is America's Choice Children Center's phone number?

(281) 496-4114.

Where is America's Choice Children Center?

1910 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77077. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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