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Clear Lake Academy Prep School

17321 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 770584.7· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2021

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About Clear Lake Academy Prep School

Clear Lake Academy Prep School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 6, 2021, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6wks - 5yrs
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday thru Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6wks - 5yrs
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
CurriculumEarly Learning Matters (ELM) and Children's Learning Institute Circle Curriculum
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Clear Lake Academy Prep School 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 Clear Lake Academy Prep School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1716524
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “One employee file evaluated were missing one hour of child maltreatment training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  3. Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

  4. Jul 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “The television in the pre-k room was not anchored to prevent tipping over. Note: corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The fire marshal inspection expired on 7/20/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

  5. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The playground fence is not completely enclosed as required per minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2022

  9. Aug 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The outdoor playground area is currently missing the fence as required per minimum standards. The fence is in the process of being replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

  10. May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Clear Lake Academy Prep School

Is Clear Lake Academy Prep School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 6, 2021.

When was Clear Lake Academy Prep School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clear Lake Academy Prep School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 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 Clear Lake Academy Prep School care for?

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

Does Clear Lake Academy Prep School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Clear Lake Academy Prep School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Clear Lake Academy Prep School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 230-7166 to ask.

What is Clear Lake Academy Prep School's phone number?

(346) 230-7166.

Where is Clear Lake Academy Prep School?

17321 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058. The nearest other daycare we list is Nasa Kids Academy Too, 0.4 miles away.

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