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Houston, TX 77053 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Concepcion Mejia
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 1992
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About
About Concepcion Mejia
Concepcion Mejia is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since August 6, 1992), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Concepcion Mejia has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fort Bend County has a median price of $164 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 Concepcion Mejia
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1992
- License number
- #416354
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 1 visit
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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- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2023Visit1 rule cited
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review during the monitoring inspection on 06/26/23 for training period 08/06/21-08/06/22 did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. As of 07/17/23, the training certificates have not been received.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023
Jun 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“A room utilized by the children in care did not have a working smoke detector; even with new battery. It had a manufacture date of April 30, 2012 and recommended replacement 10 years.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“The carbon monoxide detector was not working; even with new batteries. It had a manufacture date of February 2013 and recommended replacement 10 years after initial use.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
“The background check fees were due 09/2022. This was paid during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review for training period 08/06/21-08/06/22 did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety. 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A household member did not have an eligibility statement. The background check was submitted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Concepcion Mejia
Is Concepcion Mejia licensed?
Yes. Concepcion Mejia is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued August 6, 1992. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Concepcion Mejia last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Concepcion Mejia had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 Concepcion Mejia care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Concepcion Mejia accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Concepcion Mejia's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Concepcion Mejia cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 438-9028 to ask.
What is Concepcion Mejia's phone number?
(281) 438-9028.
Where is Concepcion Mejia?
Houston, TX 77053. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.