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Challenger Elementary After School Program

9434 Hughes Ranch Rd, Pearland, TX 77584
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
1999

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About

About Challenger Elementary After School Program

Challenger Elementary After School Program is a licensed child care center in Pearland, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 1999, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:15 PM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday3:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday3:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday3:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday3:15 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Challenger Elementary After School Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Brazoria County has a median price of $167 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.
Brazoria 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 Challenger Elementary After School Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#539829
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1005(a)(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

      “There is no program director or site director present at the operation to supervise employees.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1003(a) - Director - Multi-Site Operations

      “The operation has not had a designated site director since March of 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

  2. Oct 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The operation does not have a designated site director.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

  3. Jun 4, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The operation has been without a designated site director since March 14, 2025. I reached out regarding the vacancy however, a response was not received, and documentation was not submitted designating a new site director.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025

  4. Apr 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The operation has been without a designated site director since March 14, 2025. I reached out regarding the vacancy however, documentation was not submitted designating a new site director.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

  5. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During a follow up inspection, the operation had not completed a fire drill that did not exceed three minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

  6. Dec 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

      “The operation's first aid kit is missing scissors.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.909 - Access to Personnel Records

      “The operation's personnel files were not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(a)(6) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Sterile Gauze Pads

      “The operation's first aid kit is missing gauze.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary

      “A four year old child was not adequately supervised as they were observed standing by the restroom while the caregivers were in the cafeteria.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation's fire drill documentation shows multiple fire drills were completed however, the evacuation time exceeded three minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

  7. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 13, 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 Challenger Elementary After School Program

Is Challenger Elementary After School Program licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 1999.

When was Challenger Elementary After School Program last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Challenger Elementary After School Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Challenger Elementary After School Program care for?

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

Does Challenger Elementary After School Program accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Challenger Elementary After School Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:15 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Challenger Elementary After School Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 485-6805 to ask.

What is Challenger Elementary After School Program's phone number?

(281) 485-6805.

Where is Challenger Elementary After School Program?

9434 Hughes Ranch Rd, Pearland, TX 77584. The nearest other daycare we list is Bushi Ban International - Pearland, 0.9 miles away.

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