Toddler House INC No 4
2215 W 34th St, Houston, TX
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Childrens Cottage Infant Center
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About Childrens Cottage Infant Center
Childrens Cottage Infant Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 12, 1986, for up to 64 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessori
Ages served: infants and toddlers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Cottage Infant Center 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 Childrens Cottage Infant Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #199137
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
Apr 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
“During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Mar 15, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child’s head.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Apr 17, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
- Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jan 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Cottage Infant Center
Is Childrens Cottage Infant Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 12, 1986.
When was Childrens Cottage Infant Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Cottage Infant Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 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 Childrens Cottage Infant Center care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Does Childrens Cottage Infant Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Childrens Cottage Infant Center'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 Childrens Cottage Infant Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 686-7658 to ask.
What is Childrens Cottage Infant Center's phone number?
(713) 686-7658.
Where is Childrens Cottage Infant Center?
3910 Brookwoods Dr, Houston, TX 77092. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Childrens Cottage, 0.2 miles away.