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Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start

22351 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77073
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2021
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About Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start

Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 8, 2021, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start 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 Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1698620- 5211
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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.

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  1. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 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

      “Based on the information obtained, although the room is separated by a gate, a toddler was able to exit the gate and go to another classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  4. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Infant nutrition sheets observed for children 12months and under did not have current feeding instructions signed and dated by parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2023

  10. Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Caregiver observed caring for children without an active background check. CI: Caregiver was asked to leave during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 28, 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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FAQ

Questions about Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start

Is Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 8, 2021.

When was Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start care for?

57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 888-0013 to ask.

What is Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start's phone number?

(281) 888-0013.

Where is Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start?

22351 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77073. The nearest other daycare we list is Koala Kare - Booker Elementary, 0.5 miles away.

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