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As We Grow Learning Center - East

12355 Wood Forest Dr, Houston, TX 770134.7· 98 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2022

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About As We Grow Learning Center - East

As We Grow Learning Center - East is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 19, 2022, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SundayTodayNot 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, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeExtended care: Weekend care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

As We Grow Learning Center - East 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 As We Grow Learning Center - East

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1723963
See the state's record

Summary

25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 25 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver used an object to hit a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

  8. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 28 earlier visits
  1. Jul 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Three caregivers did not have first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational polices did not have information on Parent Rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver with a hire date of 2/5/24 was missing 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/24 to 2/5/25. One caregiver with a hire date of 7/24/23 was missing 8 hours of training for training year 7/24/23 to 7/24/24. One caregiver with a hire date of 5/1/24 is missing 3 hours of training for training year 5/1/24 to 5/1/25. Corrected: When using 20 hours of training for training year 2/5/25 to2/5/25, using 8 hours for training year 7/24/25 to 7/24/26 and using 3 hours for training year 5/1/25 to 5/1/26.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

      “The play structure's did not have a use zone of six feet, the play structure is only 3 ft and 3 inches from the barrier.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      “The operation did not have the most updated information on how parents can access the Minimum standards online or the HHS web site.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The play strructure on the playground had broken parts.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Three caregivers did ot have CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

  2. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 4, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver was using a cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “The caregiver did not intervene when a child was seen choking from a string wrapped around their neck.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not provide an incident report when a parent made an allegation that a child was place at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to make a report when a child was placed at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

  4. Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “During the inspection it was observed that parents were not being allowed access into the main part of the operation while picking up their children. They were stopped in the front office and their children were brought out to them.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves

      “During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver removed their gloves after changing a diaper and did not wash their hands before moving on to the next child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “During the inspection it was observed that the toddler sink was not equipped with soap and the school age toilet was not equipped with toilet paper.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was not able to show records that they have been conducting their daily or monthly inspections to ensure the safety of the building and grounds for the children present.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During the inspection it was observed that 4 infants were having screen time, using their caregiver's tablet, sitting in highchairs.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During the inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “During the inspection it was observed that the changing pad was not sanitzed between each diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

  7. Mar 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 it was found that the operation had been deficient in supervision when caregivers were unaware of some of the school age children's behaviors and actions.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

  8. Feb 26, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly

      “During the investigation it was found that there was a 2-3 day period in February 2025 in which the operation did not have their air conditioner running and this caused the operation to be too hot inside for ideal and/or safe conditions for the children present.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “During the inspection dead roaches were observed in the building and garbage was observed on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the investigation it was found that the operation is sometimes out of compliance with state required caregiver to child ratios. One caregiver will be left responsible for a higher number of children than they should have by themselves. This has occurred with the infants, toddlers, and school age children at different times in the past month.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation had a broken toilet lid, with broken porcelain, accessible to the children in care. It was also found that the changing table in the infant room has a broken strap and is unstable, causing the potential of a baby sliding off. In it's current state, it is not suitable for use and presents a safety hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

  9. Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During the follow-up inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were having screen time on the caregiver's cell phone.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the inspection it was observed that the infants had one caregiver with seven infants present. This classroom was over ratio by two infants. It was also observed that there was one caregiver with 12, two year olds. This classroom was over ratio by one toddler.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “During the follow-up inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

  11. Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4409 - Location of Toilets

      “During the inspection it was observed that the toilet in the toddler classroom was not equipped any toilet paper as required for independent use.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and then sat them at the table and served them a cup of milk without washing their hands or the child's hands first.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During the inspection it was observed that a classroom with children under the age of two were watching a children's show on the classroom's tablet.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  12. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There are photographs that show pests in the director's office.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  15. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Apr 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Mar 15, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement

      “There was no proof that there was a written agreement between the parent and operation that food would be brought from home.”

      Corrected during the visit

  20. Jan 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “There were 3 expired aspirin observed in the kit. Note:corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The first aid kit was incomplete on the transportation van. The kit was missing tweezers and a thermometer. The first aid kit in the building was missing tape. Note:corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  21. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Oct 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  23. Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Sep 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  25. Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about As We Grow Learning Center - East

Is As We Grow Learning Center - East licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 19, 2022.

When was As We Grow Learning Center - East last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has As We Grow Learning Center - East had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 9 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 As We Grow Learning Center - East care for?

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

Does As We Grow Learning Center - East accept child care subsidies?

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

What are As We Grow Learning Center - East's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does As We Grow Learning Center - East cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 816-6132 to ask.

What is As We Grow Learning Center - East's phone number?

(713) 816-6132.

Where is As We Grow Learning Center - East?

12355 Wood Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77013. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Tots Childcare Center, 0.3 miles away.

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