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Carol Andrus

Houston, TX 77022 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
1991

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About Carol Andrus

Carol Andrus is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since October 16, 1991), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Carol Andrus has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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 Carol Andrus

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1991
License number
#410352
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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. Jan 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “The operation was not able to provide the children's records for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver has 27 of the 30 required hours of training.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

      “The provider does not have a written activity plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

      “The provider was not able to provide a record of the completed safety drill trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The walls in the indoor and outdoor play area have openings that expose the insulation to the children. There are cleaning supplies in reach of children in the restroom that the children have access to.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026

  2. Mar 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1209(1) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver

      “The primary caregiver daughter was in the home caring for a child without all the minimum qualifications for an assistant caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The primary caregiver daughter does not have a background check and was in the home caring for a child while the primary caregiver was out doing errands. Note: The primary caregiver arrived at the home to care for the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

      “The primary caregiver daughter was in the home caring for a child without pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024

  3. Feb 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The primary caregiver does not have a fenced for the outdoor space where the children play.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The primary caregiver has a truck, two vehicles, in the backyard that is accasble to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

  4. Jan 30, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The primary caregiver has boxes, a basket of clothes, and a bend with personal items in the living room where the children are cared for.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

      “The primary caregiver Pediatric first aid and CPR training expired in 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

      “The Primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training for 2022-2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(4) - Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers

      “The primary caregiver does not have the required posting of emergency telephone numbers.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “The primary caregiver has a bucket and a mop bucket filled with water. This was corrected when the primary caregiver emptied the bucket of water. Note: This was corrected when the Primary Caregiver poured out the water from the buckets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The primary caregiver has a chain, a motorcycle, a grill, a wheelbarrow, a truck, two vehicles, wires, tires, and nails in the backyard. The primary caregiver also has a ladder and wood on the side of the house.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

      “The primary caregiver does not have the recent licensing inspection posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(1) - Posting Requirements-License

      “The primary caregiver does not have the child-care home s license certificate posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

      “The primary caregiver does not have keeping children safe posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

  5. Jan 18, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Carol Andrus

Is Carol Andrus licensed?

Yes. Carol Andrus is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued October 16, 1991. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Carol Andrus last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carol Andrus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Carol Andrus care for?

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

Does Carol Andrus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Carol Andrus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carol Andrus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 668-9527 to ask.

What is Carol Andrus' phone number?

(832) 668-9527.

Where is Carol Andrus?

Houston, TX 77022. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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