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Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road

13712 Walters Rd Ste 100, Houston, TX 770144.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2026

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About Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road

Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 15, 2026, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “24 hour availability Monday - Friday; closed weekends & major holidays”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Daily lifeExtended care: 24 hour childcare at Veterans Memorial location
Assistance it acceptsNCI childcare assistance
AccreditationTexas Rising Star
Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road 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 Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
132 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1819079
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The large playground area has loose wooden board with exposed nails along the fence. The toddler playground equipment had 3 spider webs in the holes and gaps of the equipment where children can crawl.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026

  2. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      “The stationary bouncing play equipment has seats that are broken off and have shear and sharp points that can cut a child if used.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The outside play area contained wooden pallets and broken concrete pieces and chunks that are sharp and potential tripping hazards when children are engaging in outside play.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “There is no loose-fill surfacing under the slides, climbing structure, and the stationary bouncing equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  6. Jul 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies lacked the following information: Benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the criteria used to determine when weather will prevent children from going outside, procedures to discuss questions and concerns with the director, the requirement for staff to receive annual training hours in the recognition and prevention of child abuse and neglect; methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect .”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025

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 Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road

Is Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 15, 2026.

When was Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road care for?

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

Does Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road's hours?

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

How much does Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 836-5484 to ask.

What is Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road's phone number?

(281) 836-5484.

Where is Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road?

13712 Walters Rd Ste 100, Houston, TX 77014. The nearest other daycare we list is Koala Kare - Beneke 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).