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Houston, TX 77095 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Better Beginnings Academy
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Better Beginnings Academy
Better Beginnings Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 22, 2023, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants (6 weeks+) through preschoolers (up to 5 years old) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | Teachers trained in early childhood education, CPR, and first aid |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Controlled entry access |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Better Beginnings 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.
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 Better Beginnings Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1750932
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 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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Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Two children record were observed missing the required health statements on file during the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4603(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“A large trampoline was observed on the playground and was accessible by children ages 2yo during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Two children record were observed missing the required health statements on file during the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“There was no allergy list posted for a child with a known allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One out of four children files was missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One out of four files did not have the food allergy statement completed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One out of four children files did not have a health statement availble for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a large ant bed on the outdoor playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a known food allergy did not have a allergy preparedness plan available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The consumer product safety commission form was not updated.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Two out of four files did not have an updated health statement signed by a healthcare professional after a year the parent signed stating the child was seen by the doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
“The operation had a teeter totter on the playground and children were playing on it. Note: It was corrected at inspection when the director removed the teeter totter from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The porch that leads to the outside wooden plank was loose and a nail was showing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation fire drill was not completed since October 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
Sep 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 7, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“There was not an operational policy available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The following was missing from the emergency preparedness plan: How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The refrigerator's in the infant room and the kitchen had mildew inside. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when staff cleaned it out.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
“The following was missing the following: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The bottom of the wall tile in the toddler classroom was lose from the wall and could cause an unsafe environment. Note: This was corrected when the maintenance person came and fixed it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(4) - Safety - Sliding Door Glass Marked
“The large glass window in the toddler class did not have a decal. Note: This was corrected when the staff member put clouds on the glass.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan was missing how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Better Beginnings Academy
Is Better Beginnings Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 22, 2023.
When was Better Beginnings Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Better Beginnings Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Better Beginnings Academy care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Better Beginnings Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Better Beginnings Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Better Beginnings Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 815-5097 to ask.
What is Better Beginnings Academy's phone number?
(281) 815-5097.
Where is Better Beginnings Academy?
14720 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 77095. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Years Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.