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Children Today

4204 Yale St, Houston, TX 770184.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2019

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About Children Today

Children Today is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2019, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 68 rules across 18 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “07:00 am – 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% off for the months of June-August
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children Today 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.
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 Today

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1680717
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 18 of 24 visits · 68 rules in all · 65 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 22
  • Staff training and qualifications 15
  • Supervision and ratios 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “Operation did not have a record of the previous three months of playground maintenance checklist.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “The immunizations for the one of the evaluated children files were not updated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A caregiver left the classroom to open the front door. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2026

  2. Apr 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact that was separate from the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “The CPR certificate provided via email did not include the required hands-on curriculum.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  3. Mar 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “A caregiver has an expired CPR date of 7.2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

  4. Jan 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

  5. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

  6. Dec 4, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3427 - Pest Extermination

      “The operation uses over the counter pest control without a certified noncommercial applicator.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      “There was a box of combat max roach killer within reach of children in the hallway.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(17) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination

      “The operation was not able to provide the documentation of the most recent pest extermination.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

  7. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 10, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “A caregiver had 20 of the 24 required annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “A present caregiver had a cpr/first aid training with an expiration date of 7/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “The director's file was not able to be reviewed during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “The toddler room did not have an evacuation diagram posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “A crib sheet in the infant room was not snug fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a snug fitting crib sheet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The grass in the outdoor area has grown to a height above the ankles.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Three caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Four of the six reviewed children records did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not have documentation of fire drills completed for 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

  9. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3427 - Pest Extermination

      “Staff without a noncommercial applicator certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture used pest control treatment at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There are planters in the outdoor area that are collecting debry, water, snails, and algae.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

  3. Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “The director attendance records were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period

      “The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

      “The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

  5. Feb 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

      “The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period

      “The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “The director attendance records were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

  6. Feb 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

      “The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “During the walk-through, The CCR observed a caregiver in the toddler classroom using their cell phone. Correction: The caregiver put the cell phone device away.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      “The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid since december.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “During the walk-through, CCR observed a 13-month-old infant sleeping with a bottle. Correction: The caregiver removed the bottle from the infant's crib.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period

      “The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

  7. Jan 31, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “The director attendance records were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

      “The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

      “The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than two feet from the playground entry door and less than six feet from the perimeter.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period

      “The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      “The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

  8. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  9. Oct 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

      “The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

  10. Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Three staff files were evaluated, and seven staff files were not available during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

      “The staff didn't know who was left in charge while the director was out.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “Three staff training certificates were not in their files for CCR to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

      “The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  11. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “They were four children left alone in a classroom when the caregiver came to answer the door.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “The operation still has not provided the three children health statement they have only provided for one child out of the four.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “The operation still has not provided the updated for four children missing address for an emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024

  13. Feb 1, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver was missing 4 hours of training for training year 8/24/22 to 8/24/2023. Corrected: When four hours was taken from training year 8/24/2023 to 8/24/2024”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Three children did not have health care information on their enrollment form.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “The director did not have a affidavit on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “In the infant classroom they were six infants specified age group 12-17 months old. The infant classroom was out of ration when caregiver step out to warm up a lunch and when a caregiver step out to go get a stroller.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director was missing 13 training hours for training year 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2023. Corrected: When I took 13 hours of training from training year 9/12/2023 to 9/12/2024.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Four children did not have address for an emergency contact information, one child had did not have someone besides a parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

      “Two children did not have any information on special care and one child did not have updated information in his file for special care he needed in the classroom setting due to being on the spectrum.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “In the pre-school classroom children were having screen time on the tablet as they ate their breakfast.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “It was observed that a caregiver cleaning a child's noise and did not wash their hands afterwards, the same caregiver cleaned another child's noise and did not wash hands afterwards.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Four children did not have a health statement on file and they have been enrolled in the program for over a year.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “One caregivers file was not available for viewing.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “They were four children left alone in a classroom when one caregiver came to answer the door and the other caregivers step out to go to there own classroom, the children specified age group was two years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

  14. Jan 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Feb 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child is missing a health statement from the doctor the child has been enrolled at the operation since 2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “The caregiver did not wash the child hands after changing their diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver wash the child hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation did not have an updated children's product form the last form was from 9/8/2020. Corrected: When the director filled out a form and ensured they were not any recall items in the building.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infant children did not have a updated feeding instruction form. One child form was last updated on 11/30/22 and the other child was last updated on 12/20/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

      “The caregiver did not wash their hands after changing the child diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver washed their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Jan 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  17. Feb 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “During review of record keeping 1 out of 6 records evaluated was found to not have an food allergy plan for a identified food allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022

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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Is Children Today licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2019.

When was Children Today last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children Today had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 68 rules across 18 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 65 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 Today care for?

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

Does Children Today accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children Today's 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 Children Today cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 696-2948 to ask.

What is Children Today's phone number?

(713) 696-2948.

Where is Children Today?

4204 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018. The nearest other daycare we list is St Matthews CDC, 0.7 miles away.

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