Leslie Gamez
Deer Park, TX 77536 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Deer Park KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About Deer Park KinderCare
Deer Park KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Deer Park, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 1, 1986, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Deer Park KinderCare 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 Deer Park KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #150538- 747
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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See all 26 visits
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children's records evaluated were missing the emergency contact's address on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2025Visit2 rules cited
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
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined two children in care were left unsupervised in the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined that director did not ensure the employees complied with minimum standards when children in care were left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver was using an electronic I-pad while supervising children in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver provided misleading information during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
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
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care walked out of the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
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May 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver was using an electronic I-pad while supervising children in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver provided misleading information during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
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
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care walked out of the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The operation is missing carbon monoxide detector installed and operating.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
Jun 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Inspector observe two infant feeding bottles inside the refrigerator that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled with child's name.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“One personnel record evaluated was missing one hour of annual training for child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- May 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“It was found that an incident report was not created for a child in care that was involved in an incident that required an incident report. This was corrected when an incident report was created.”
Corrected during the visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“It was found that a parent was not notified of an incident regarding their child that was in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
Jul 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“I observe sleeping cots not labeled with child's name or other identifying information in the toddler and pre-k rooms. Note: corrected when cots labeled with number chart.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“I observe exposed wiring hanging from television and CD player accessible to children in after-school room. Note: corrected when wiring removed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregivers did not account for all children after going to playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
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
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for twenty minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“I observe two garbage cans overflowing with garbage in the playground. Note: corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a qualified designated director as required per minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022
Jul 28, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“I did not observe current emergency drills conducted and documented as required.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children's records were missing current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“One of the bus used for transportation did not have complete first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children's records evaluated were missing the home address for emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observe the restrooms in the school-age classroom unsanitary and toilet not operating.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Three personnel records evaluated were incomplete and missing employment affidavit, picture ID, and policy statement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Five children's records were missing the child's physician information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Deer Park KinderCare
Is Deer Park KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 1, 1986.
When was Deer Park KinderCare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deer Park KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Deer Park KinderCare care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Deer Park KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Deer Park KinderCare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Deer Park KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 479-6121 to ask.
What is Deer Park KinderCare's phone number?
(281) 479-6121.
Where is Deer Park KinderCare?
602 W Pasadena Blvd, Deer Park, TX 77536. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Kids Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.