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Children's Universe of Magnolia

32915 FM 2978 Rd, Magnolia, TX 773544.6· 53 reviews
licensed capacity
226
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2017

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About Children's Universe of Magnolia

Children's Universe of Magnolia is a licensed child care center in Magnolia, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 7, 2017, for up to 226 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
226 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
Licensed capacity226 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Universe of Magnolia has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery 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's Universe of Magnolia

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
226 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1638529
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Current fire inpsection expired on 07/10/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  2. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information gathered a teacher did not show good judgement in forcing a child to sit down causing an injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

  4. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The current fire inspection expired on 01/03/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025

  9. Jun 17, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information gathered staff did not show good judgement in not checking the playground equipment to ensure there were no hazards.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • 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

      “Based on the information gathered. Staff did not actively supervise the children on the playground on the day of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  10. Dec 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operational policies do not address support for inclusive services.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A food allergy plan is not signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “A water hose was within reach of children on the after schoolers playground. The hose was laying the ground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “For the months of Feb., April, May, July, August, Sept., Nov. and Dec. of 2023 the smoke detectors were not tested.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      “The sheltering drill for severe weather were only completed three times this past year of 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “Sheltering drills for lock down were only completed 3 times this past year in 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “For the months of Feb., April, May, July, August, Sept., Nov., and Dec. of 2023 the fire extinguishers were not inspected.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  3. Jan 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “There was trash on the after schoolers playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

      “Cribs are placed back to back allowing infants to reach into each other's crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The outside door on the toddlers playground has chipped paint.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “On the pre-k playground there was a hose on the playground within reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023

  4. Jun 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “I observed that the first aid kit on one of the center's busses did not inlclude tweezers, scissors or a thermometer. NOTE: This is corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “I did not observe documentation of severe weather drills or lock down drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “I did not observe documentation of transportation safety training for the director.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “I observed the SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma training had expired for a caregiver who works with infants.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 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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FAQ

Questions about Children's Universe of Magnolia

Is Children's Universe of Magnolia licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 7, 2017.

When was Children's Universe of Magnolia last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Universe of Magnolia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Universe of Magnolia care for?

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

Does Children's Universe of Magnolia accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's Universe of Magnolia'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 Universe of Magnolia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 252-3742 to ask.

What is Children's Universe of Magnolia's phone number?

(281) 252-3742.

Where is Children's Universe of Magnolia?

32915 FM 2978 Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354. The nearest other daycare we list is My Forest Village Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

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