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America's Choice Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About America's Choice Children's Center
America's Choice Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 23, 2017, for up to 153 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, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts 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
- 153 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training (if ready); Advanced Potty Training |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | NCI through Texas Workforce |
| Transportation | Transportation (fleet of buses to school and from school to the after-school building) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4 Stars) |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
America's Choice Children's 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.
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 America's Choice Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1646841
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jan 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The director's attendance records were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The operation successfully repaired the playground gate; however, the old replaced gate was left leaning against the fence in the play area. CCR also observed broken concrete, a rug that had bunched up, and a broken scooter in the play area, all of which were accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A group of children specified age group 12-17 months old the caregiver allowed children to watch a video on a tablet that was hanging on the wall while children waited for lunch. Corrected: When the caregiver turned it off and read a book to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operation playground does not have the required six inch of surfacing around the play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for a caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
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Oct 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One personnel file lacked the required notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Four caregivers lacked the educational requirements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Some of admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
Aug 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The transportation training for the 2nd director was last completed on 03/07/21.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023
Jun 10, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence that the caregiver, who parked the vehicle, did not have a list of the children when this incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that all the children were not accounted for when they exited the van into the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were 15 children napping, ages 15 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old. With this specified age group one caregiver can supervise 11 children. This was corrected at inspection when the youngest child was moved to the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
Nov 4, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“A total of five infant feeding instructions were observed that were not updated. Infant feeding instructions observed were dated: -09/01/2022 -09/06/2022 -08/31/2022 -09/27/2022 -09/19/2022”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One food allergy plan observed did not include the parent signature.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Five staff files observed contained training from an online source.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The outdoor area observed did not have adequate amount of mulch near the grounded area of the slide. The mulch observed was displaced, and/or removed due to rain or lack of maintenance on three separates areas of the playground. The mulch observed was less than 9 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One child's file observed did not include a health statement. The child's enrollment date is documented as 05/31/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There are nails observed protruding from a wooded gate that posed as a hazard to children in care. There was a broken board observed hanging from the wooded gate. A water hose was observed unraveled which poses as a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One child's file observed did not include the child's physician information for contact in case of an emergency. The child's file did not contain the physician's name, address, and/or telephone number. The child's file did not contain the emergency care facility either.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about America's Choice Children's Center
Is America's Choice Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 23, 2017.
When was America's Choice Children's Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has America's Choice Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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's Center care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does America's Choice Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are America's Choice Children's 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's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 445-2221 to ask.
What is America's Choice Children's Center's phone number?
(281) 445-2221.
Where is America's Choice Children's Center?
8116 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77088. The nearest other daycare we list is Inwood Daycare & Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.