YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary
14400 Fern Dr, Houston, TX
BridgePoint Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 161
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About BridgePoint Early Learning Academy
BridgePoint Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 29, 2016, for up to 161 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 161 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 161 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
BridgePoint Early Learning 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 BridgePoint Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 161 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1579740
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2411(2)(H) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely Attached
“Observed a toddler awake in a play yard with a visible, approximately quarter- sized hole in the mesh.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Observed a photocopy of an immunization exemption form maintained in the record for a child enrolled at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
“One caregiver did not have their education translated to English.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
Oct 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
“Operation did not have letter from Local Health Department or judge stating that sanitation inspection not available. Must be renewed annually.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“Use zone for toddler slide is less than minimum six feet.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“Operations Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing the following items: (1)Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children including: (B)How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments (C)The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather (D) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?) (F) How children in attendance at the time of the emergency willbe accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. (2)Communication, including: (A)The emergency telephone number that is on file with us and (B)How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us and (3)How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: (A)Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care (B)Authorization for emergency care for each child in care and (C)The child tracking system information for children in care (4)How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released and (5)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 Oct 21, 2024
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
“Operation did not have letter from Local Health Department or judge stating that sanitation inspection not available. Must be renewed annually.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Director is missing current annual training on administering medication.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Annual certification of childrens prioducts was expired, last signed 8/10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver did not have cuurent annual training on SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During this inspection I observed infants laying in cribs. Two mattresses were observed in two of the cribs. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“Maintenance checklists were not available for review during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2023
- Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about BridgePoint Early Learning Academy
Is BridgePoint Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 29, 2016.
When was BridgePoint Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has BridgePoint Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 BridgePoint Early Learning Academy care for?
161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does BridgePoint Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are BridgePoint Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does BridgePoint Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 883-1503 to ask.
What is BridgePoint Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(832) 883-1503.
Where is BridgePoint Early Learning Academy?
13277 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. The nearest other daycare we list is Westlake Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.