Nelly Marina Cruz
Houston, TX 77071 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare
Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 29, 2021, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Texas Workforce Subsidy |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare 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.
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's Center of Excellence and Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1716285
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 21 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 48 visits
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 38 earlier visits
May 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“A 7 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with two additional mattresses under the original mattress.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“Probation condition #6 was not fully satisfied due to the following information not being available for review for all staff including the director. A training information sheet which lists each of the following: -name and role (director, caregiver, cook, driver) -original hire date -current training timeframe -date CPR/FA training completed -date orientation training completed -date pre-service training completed (or exemption) -number of training hours remaining to satisfy the current year’s requirements -specific topics remaining to satisfy the current year’s requirements (per 746.1309, 746.1311)”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are made to put their heads down on the table for a period of 5-10 minutes. If anyone is heard talking, the time will restart, or additional minutes will be added for all children. Children who are not misbehaving or those who arrive to the operation after timeout has begun are also required to put their heads down until the time has ended.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to support the allegation regarding staff yelling at children. Based on the information obtained, staff yell at children to sit down, be quiet or stop talking.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
Oct 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Records were reviewed for 10 staff. 2 caregiver with less than 2 years of child care experience hired June and July 2023, did not have the required 24 hours of training within 90 days of employment. 1 caregiver with no previous experience had documentation of training. NOTE: Caregivers hired June and July of 2023 had 8 hours of pre-service training documented.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
746.1109(b)(2) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver
“A 17 yr old caregiver who currently attends high school was observed to be left unsupervised with a group of children multiple times. The supervising caregiver was observed to be going back and forth between the kitchen and classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Records for 10 staff including the director was reviewed. All records were observed to be missing the following: Date of hire Documentation whether pre-service training be required. Documentation all required orientation topics have been received.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“A caregiver placed a child in a high chair for misbehaving during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Children were observed sitting in high chairs and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps for each child during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Children were observed sitting in chairs equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps for each child during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Documentation showing the smoke detectors have been tested monthly was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“Documentation showing the carbon monoxide detectors are being tested monthly was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 4 chidlren's files evaluated did not contain documentation of current immunizations. The record provided was missing 1 dose of MMR and 1 dose of VAR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection expired boxes of Benadryl and Neosporin ointment was observed and has not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed the medication during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
May 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Children's files evaluated did not contain a complete record. The following information was missing or incomplete: - Two were missing the address, and phone # of the emergency medical facility - Three were missing the special needs statements - Two were missing the parents signature for receiving a copy of the operational policies”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were evaluated and did not contain the following information: - A Safe Sleeping Policy for Infants Under 12 months - The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play - The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation - Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place - The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and - A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“7 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain a complete personnel record. The following information was missing: 4 were missing the Licensing affidavits were not notarized 2 were missing the Proof of education was missing 3 were missing Signatures that the staff have completed orientation to the center”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“1 out of 8 employee files evaluated did not contain current CPR/First Aid training. The certifiate provided had expired on May 4th, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“Documentation showing training in the following topics were not available for review during the inspection: - Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Abuse and Neglect of Children - Transportation Safety Training”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
- May 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not report an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth to childcare regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2023
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed leaving a classroom multiple times during the inspection. The caregiver left another caregiver alone to supervise a total of 14 children 20m-2yrs old. Based on the specified age group (SAG) of the classroom was 2yrs. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 Upon arrival 3 caregiver were observed in the infant room, two caregiver then left the room. One infant caregiver was observed with 6 infants 4-15 mo. The SAG for the group was 0-11mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 2 for approx. 5-10 munites before the caregiver returned.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with a conditonal background check stating they must never be left alone with child was left alone with 6 infant 4-15mo”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The operation does not keep a sign-in/out log for children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“2 caregivers in the infant room were not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked, both caregivers stated there were 5 children in care. When asked again, they again stated there were 5. The caregivers were informed CCR counted 6 children. One careigver then stated they forgot a child was just brought into the classroom”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
746.4001(3) - First Aid Kit - Easily Accessible to Employees
“The first aid kit was observed to be located in the truck of the vehicle used for transportation and was not readily accessible by the driver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The vehicle used for transportation did not have emergency medical authorization for any of the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was observed to be located in the trunk of the vehicle used for transportation and was not readily accessible by the driver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One child not yet on table food did not have updated feeding instructions. Instructions were last reviewed and signed by the parent 2/1/23”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to ensure the areas were free of all safety hazards. A bottle warmer was stored in a manner that did not ensure the cord was out of reach of the children, resulting in a child injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to report a child injury that required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023
- Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“2 caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked, both caregivers were asked multiple times how many children were in their care, and both stated there were 15. 16 children were counted in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“14 children were observed sitting in bucket seat style tables and the straps were not observed to be in use. Two of the seats did not have straps.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
- Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.3807(3) - Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from Food
“Refrigerated medication was observed to be stored next to food.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“In the toddler room, a child was observed to be sleeping on a cot that was placed in front of the emergency exit. The exit could not be accessed without stepping over the child”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants not yet on table food did not have updated feeding instructions. Feeding instructions for one child was last completed 5/2022. Feeding instructions for another child was not dated, caregivers were not aware of when the instructions were written.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“Records were reviewed for 6 staff including the director. 5 staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Records were reviewed for 6 staff including the director, three caregivers did not have training in the following topics: Hazardous materials Building and physical premise safety Emergency preparedness Responding to food and allergic reaction”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the walkthrough, in the infant, toddler, and school age rooms, staff purses were observed to be in reach of children NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all purses were moved to high hooks or shelved and were out of reach of children”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One caregiver did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“A container of diaper rash cream was observed in the crib with an 19mo old.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“A caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care. When asked for the ages, the caregiver stated they guessed the age of the child and then stated they were unsure and did not want to say the wrong thing”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed with 8 children 3-21 months. The SAG was 0-11 mo. The caregiver was overratio by 4 children”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“A 19 mo old toddler was observed sleep in a crib with toys.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 3mo old was observed sleeping in a baby swing. The caregiver was unaware that the infant was sleep. The infant was removed after instructed by CCR. According to the caregiver, the infants were in the restrictive devices for at least 20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“2 infants between 0-11 mo were observed sitting in a baby swing and bouncer for more than 15 mintues.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
Apr 19, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“An infant was observed in a crib with a broken wheel. The crib was observed to be slanted.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.1703 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer Children
“There were 4 children ages 4m-15 mo old observed with children 18-23 mo. There were 24 total children in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“A caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care. When asked for the ages, the caregiver stated they had just arrived and did not know.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“The caregiver was observed with 11 children. When asked for the number of children in care there were 10 children present”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed with 11 children 4-23 months. The SAG was 18-23 mo. The caregiver was overratio by 3 children”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
“The director is only present at the operation two days a week and is not routinely present during the hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Sign-in/out logs for the director was requested and was not made available for review. According to the owner, a log of attendance for the director is not kept.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
Apr 14, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Sign-in/out logs for the director was requested and was not made available for review. According to the owner, a log of attendance for the director is not kept.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022
746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
“The director is only present at the operation two days a week and is not routinely present during the hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022
- Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning chemicals in a spray bottle were observed on the table in reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Several children were observed crawing under tables in the eating area. The children were observed crawling under the table for approx. 3 mintues before the caregivers were aware.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
Mar 17, 2022Visit4 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on he information obtained during the investigation, 2 caregivers engaged in a physical and verbal altercation with children present resulting in two children being pushed over chairs.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified immediately that there was a situation that placed their children at risk. NOTE" Two parents were notified immediately, other parents were not notified until pick-up.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“based on the information obtained during the investigation, incident reports were not created for the 6 children present and placed at risk when two caregivers had a physical altercation”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, as a result of the director's frequent absence, the director was unaware of the caregivers' activities prior to and when engaging in a physical altercation. The director failed to ensure all staff were supervised.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required. NOTE: The operation reported the number of employees who left in 2021 after the deadline.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The operation did not have emergency medical authorization for 13 of 23 of the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“The operation did not have parent contacts or emergnecy contacts for 13 of the 23 of the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“A play equipment with a height less than 5 feet did not have at least 6 inches of surfacing”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Transportation training for the director was not made available for review. NOTE: Training for the owner/driver was reviewed and up-to-date”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022
Jan 27, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/19/21”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
“During the inspection it was learned that the operation has been providing transportation services without notifing CCR of the additional services. NOTE: According to the owner, transportation began the second week of January 2022.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“The operation did not have parent contacts or emergnecy contacts for any of the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's Product Safety certificate was not observed to be updated. The CPSC was last completed 1/20/21”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“A play equipment with a height less than 5 feet did not have at least 6 inches of surfacing”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kit on the vehicle and was observed to be missing the following: Cotton balls Tweezers Scissors Tape Antiseptic solution/wipes Thermometer”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Transportation training for the director and owner was not made available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The operation did not have emergency medical authorization for anyl of the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The operation did not have a list of all of the children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Of the 27 children present only 10 children were signed in. During the inspection, 2 children that left were not signed out”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare
Is Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 29, 2021.
When was Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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's Center of Excellence and Daycare care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare's 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's Center of Excellence and Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 777-1455 to ask.
What is Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare's phone number?
(713) 777-1455.
Where is Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare?
12609 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071. The nearest other daycare we list is Rock City Academy, 0.5 miles away.