Monica Zapata
Pasadena, TX 77504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Connect Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Connect Early Learning Center
Connect Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 11, 2025, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Connect Early Learning 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 Connect Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1814913
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 15 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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Jun 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“The playground fence was observed with a broken lock. Note: A photo was taken of the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The twos caregiver did not know the ages of the youngest and oldest student in care.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“An unmounted fan was observed in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Jun 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
May 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
May 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.303(a)(3) - Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address
“The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
Show 5 earlier visits
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Connect Early Learning Center
Is Connect Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 11, 2025.
When was Connect Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Connect Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 10 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 Connect Early Learning Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Connect Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Connect Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Connect Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 530-4608 to ask.
What is Connect Early Learning Center's phone number?
(832) 530-4608.
Where is Connect Early Learning Center?
4405 Crenshaw Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Preschool, 0.1 miles away.