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Children and Minds

Katy, TX 77493 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2023
Call (346) 368-6949

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About

About Children and Minds

Children and Minds is a licensed group home daycare in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 26, 2023, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children and Minds 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 Children and Minds

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1759651
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2026

  2. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “During the inspection, a household member was observed in the home with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025

  4. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023

  10. Mar 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last drill documented was on 1/19/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2023

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Two bottles that infants use were not labeled or color-coded to distinguish which child the bottles belongs to.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Five children records reviewed were missing one or more of the following from their admission form: -Special needs acknowledgment -Address of the child's emergency contact information”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

      “Three children were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Also, one child was observed sitting in a high chair without the safety straps fastened. Note: The primary caregiver removed the children from the table chairs and the other child from the high chair.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “Three of five records reviewed were missing a health statement for the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023

  2. Dec 19, 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 Children and Minds

Is Children and Minds licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 26, 2023.

When was Children and Minds last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children and Minds had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Children and Minds care for?

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

Does Children and Minds accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children and Minds' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children and Minds cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 368-6949 to ask.

What is Children and Minds' phone number?

(346) 368-6949.

Where is Children and Minds?

Katy, TX 77493. 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).