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Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care

Katy, TX 77449 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2022

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About Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care

Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 24, 2022, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris 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.
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 Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1729905
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 13 visits
  1. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “The television was on at arrival. There was a 7 month old infant in care who was sitting in an activity bouncer.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “The children were laying on their cots, with the lights off, and the television on.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

  6. May 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.3113(4) - Menus Available to Licensing

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence, there is sufficient evidence of deficiency with menus being available. The provider did not have menus available to a parent when requested and had not provided a menu to the parents. The provider had not been planning out meals ahead of time. The provider did not have menus available for review for the previous 3 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

  7. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “The admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024

  8. May 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “There were 3 children's records which lacked the health care statement from a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

  9. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training

      “There was no documentation verifying the assistant caregiver attended training during orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

  2. Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 29, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1107(8) - Primary Caregiver in a Licensed Home Qualifications - Education/Experience

      “The applicant lacks 15 clock hours in child development and 50 clock hours in management.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies did not have a written policy for physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.2311(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

      “The 2 play yards had a supplemental mattress in them. There was no documentation that indicated it was designed by the manufacturer specifically for the play yard model numbers. The mattress were removed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care

Is Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 24, 2022.

When was Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 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 Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care care for?

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

Does Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care's hours?

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

How much does Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (786) 344-1748 to ask.

What is Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care's phone number?

(786) 344-1748.

Where is Dianelys ARA Chocolate House Child Care?

Katy, TX 77449. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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