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3100 Cleburne Mitchell Anx, Houston, TX
Children First
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Children First
Children First is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 1, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children First 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.
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 Children First
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1698679
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 2
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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See all 9 visits
Aug 13, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026 and is inactive as of 8/13/26.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operations franchise tax filing status is showing Forfeited existence as of 7/29/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The outdoor play area was observed still missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The outdoor play area was observed missing an entire side of fence not enclosed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
Jan 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
“First aid/CPR was observed expired 7/10/23. There was no current first aid/CPR for director during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
- Jan 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children First
Is Children First licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 1, 2021.
When was Children First last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children First had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 First care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children First accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Children First's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children First cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 361-7421 to ask.
What is Children First's phone number?
(832) 361-7421.
Where is Children First?
Houston, TX 77004. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.