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Houston, TX 77036 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Crayola Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 19, 2018, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Pre-K |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4 Star) |
| More | Founded 2017 |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Crayola 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).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
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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746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“One child was missing the statement of health signed by a health professional.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were 6 children, 10 months to 17 months with one caregiver. SAG is 12-17 months, caregiver over ratio by one.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One employee was missing the notirization of the afidavit of employment 2985.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“There was not enough lighting in daycare during naptime to adequately navigate sleeping children. Phone flashlights were necessary to safely navigate room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Three employees were missing the 2912 pre employment afidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children with an inactive background check. The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
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
“Infants were left unsupervised when the caregiver left the room to answer the front door. Auditory and visual awareness was not maintained. Another caregiver left a classroom of children unsupervised two times.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The door to the room is missing one screw and bracket to attach it to the wall and cannot be opened properly. Caregivers have to pick it up and then open it to enter the room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Observed a 4 month old in the same classroom with the a 26 month old during the inspection. The oldest child in the infant room can be no older than 22 months.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“1 out of 6 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents signature authorizing emergency medical care. Emergency medical authorization was missing for children being transported by the provideer.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“The hand washing sinks in the Pre-Kindergarten and School Age classrooms were not equipped with paper towels or soap. Note: The provider added refilled the soap and paper towels during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
“The use zone for the merry go cycle and play cars do not extend 6 feet around the permieter of the equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 8 children when there 9 children present.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“1 out of 6 children's files evaluated did not contain complete emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard. A caregiver pulled a child by the shirt collar and hit a child on the back of the head.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard. Caregivers have grabbed and pulled children by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
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Houston, TX 77036 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Houston, TX 77036 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77036 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 19, 2018.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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.
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 269-2513 to ask.
(713) 269-2513.
9908 Beechnut St Ste I, Houston, TX 77036. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool, 0.6 miles away.