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AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD

3230 Spears Rd, Houston, TX 77067
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2016
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About AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD

AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 5, 2016, for up to 117 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:35 AM to 3:25 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:35 AM to 3:25 PM
Tuesday7:35 AM to 3:25 PM
Wednesday7:35 AM to 3:25 PM
Thursday7:35 AM to 3:25 PM
Friday7:35 AM to 3:25 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1589636- 5211
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Of the six personnel records evaluated, two have not completed and orientation to operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  3. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022

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-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD

Is AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 5, 2016.

When was AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD care for?

117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:35 AM to 3:25 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 444-5502 to ask.

What is AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD's phone number?

(281) 444-5502.

Where is AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD?

3230 Spears Rd, Houston, TX 77067. The nearest other daycare we list is Kicks and Giggles Daycare Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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