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Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston

5618 H. Mark Crosswell Street Jr, Houston, TX 770215.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2012

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About Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston

Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2012, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six months to six years
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
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
153 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M., Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six months to six years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
CurriculumConscious Discipline
Class sizeEight to twelve children dependent on age and other factors
StaffTeacher holds a Master's degree or is working towards one, and two instructional teacher assistants
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston 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 Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1353926
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

      “Ten out of Ten student files did not have the required permission to participate in water activities, if provided by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

  2. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 21, 2021VisitNo 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 Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston

Is Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2012.

When was Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston care for?

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

Does Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 532-7473 to ask.

What is Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston's phone number?

(713) 532-7473.

Where is Brenda & John H. Duncan Rise School Of Houston?

5618 H. Mark Crosswell Street Jr, Houston, TX 77021.

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