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Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care
Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 4, 2014, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care and part-time care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Clay Road Baptist Church) |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care 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 Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1525284
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 15 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 5
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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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver with a pending background check was observed in a classroom caring for children. Caregiver was removed from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“A caregiver's CPR/First Aid Certification expired on 2.2026.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
“The climbing structure on the outdoor playground allows children to fall inside of the structure on to metal bars.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The parent handbook does not discuss the safe sleep policy. This was corrected during the inspection when the director added the safe sleep policy to the parent handbook.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“The diagram does not show the relocation or the shelter in place location.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
Nov 3, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Sep 22, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation has not obtained a current fire inspection. The fire inspection on file was last performed on 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Aug 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The operation was not able to provide proof of the current liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“A reviewed caregiver file did not have a pre affidavit form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The posted expired fire inspection is dated 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection on file dated from 10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“The operation did not allow a parent to visit the center during the hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“A parent was denied access to visit the childcare center.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
Jul 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Three caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and responding to allergic reactions Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection I observed one medication to be expired for one child. One epinephrine injection has been expired since Februaryr of 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Three child records did not have all of the required food allergy emergency plan information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the walkthrough of the playgroud I observed an opening in the fence with sharp edges.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
Aug 3, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“The operation emergency evacuation diagram did not include the designated relocation site outside of the child care center.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The two directors did not have all required annual training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“During the inspection I observed the playground loose-fill material not to be maintained at the proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“2 out of 2 caregivers did not have all the required annual training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operations emergency preparedness plan was found to be missing how to evacuate children under 24 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The operation emergency evacuation diagram does not include the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
- Jul 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care
Is Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 4, 2014.
When was Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 12 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care'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 Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 939-1399 to ask.
What is Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care's phone number?
(713) 939-1399.
Where is Clay Road Baptist Early Child Care?
9151 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77080. The nearest other daycare we list is St Jerome Early Childhood CTR, 0.9 miles away.