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Avalon Academy

1616 Indiana St, Houston, TX 770064.7· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1990

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About Avalon Academy

Avalon Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 12, 1990, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to five years of age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon to Sat: 7 am - 6 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to five years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion
StaffTrained in pediatric CPR, first aid and are screened with background checks
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Avalon Academy 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 Avalon Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
147 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1990
License number
#233062
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of its rugs, floors, and walls.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

      “The operation failed to provide a designated group of children with their required two daily opportunities for outdoor play”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “The outdoor playground area contains several pieces of stationary equipment that lack the mandatory six-foot use zone around their perimeters.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “The operation failed to securely mount the electric fan to the wall, creating an immediate physical hazard within the infant care area”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4807(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap

      “The swing sets feature an improper layout where their operational use zones overlap directly with the use zones of the slide structures.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operation failed to include all required information within its operational policy regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us

      “The operation failed to maintain formal, written documentation proving that a standard health and sanitation inspection is not required the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2026

  2. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

      “During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The injection has been expired since Janurary 18, 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025

  3. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo 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 Avalon Academy

Is Avalon Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 12, 1990.

When was Avalon Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Avalon Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 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 Avalon Academy care for?

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

Does Avalon Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Avalon Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Avalon Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 524-1174 to ask.

What is Avalon Academy's phone number?

(713) 524-1174.

Where is Avalon Academy?

1616 Indiana St, Houston, TX 77006. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidventure After School at Baker Montessori School, 0.1 miles away.

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