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Houston, TX 77079 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Elena's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $210
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About Elena's Day Care
Elena's Day Care is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 19, 2008, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $210 to $250.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual programPosts tuition
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Newborns, infants, toddlers, PreK-1 (3-4), PreK-2 (4-5), and after school to elementary students |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish) |
| Staff | Experienced, certified and continually trained educators |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Home to School, School to Home; transporting children to schools, daycares, or anywhere parents need) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2001 |
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Elena's Day Care lists weekly tuition from $210 to $250. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 to 5 years old – $220 per week | $220 |
| 18 to 35 Months – $230 per week | $230 |
| After School – $210 per week (includes transporation) | $210 |
| Newborn to 17 Months – $250 per week | $250 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Daily Rate – $70 (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) | $70 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Elena's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #892911
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have the required current HASA training topics available for licensing to review. 1.Administering medication 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 3. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. 4.Understand building and premises safety 5. Emergency Preparedness 6. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Four out four caregivers files reviewed did not have the required pre affidavit forms available for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Observed expired medication in the medication box. NOTE: This was corrected by disposing of the medication.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Observed one caregiver that did not have their education translated to english.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not have the severe weather shelter location on the diagram. NOTE: This was corrected and updated during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Three out of four caregivers files reviewed did not have the required education documentation available for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Observed a caregiver washing bottles in both sinks, hand washing and bottle washing sink.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Observed an infant sitting in a high chair without being properly strapped up with the safety belts. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection by being removed from the high chair.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
“Observed an infant holding and feeding themselves a bottle while propped up on a stuffed animal in their crib. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the infant from the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Observed a 3 month old sleeping in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver that was counted in the child to caregiver ratio had a pending background status.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
May 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
“Observed one teacher with thirteen children with the SAG 2 years old. Observed another teacher with sixteen children and SAG 3 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
746.2425 - Crib Activities
“Observed 3 infants awake in their cribs for more than 30 minutes. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the infant from their cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The last liability insurance coverage exipired on 2/7/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The last gas inspection was conducted on 5/7/22.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“I observed an 3m old in a swing with a propped bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“I observed a 3 month old sleeping in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Monthly fire drills were not conducted under the 3 minutes exit time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
746.2411(2)(H) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely Attached
“Infant was sleeping in a play yard with a visible quarter size hole in mesh.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“3 dead roaches were left accesible to children in their restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023
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Aug 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Children in the infant class have not been signed in since 08/05/22. The Director corrected this at inspection. Children in the prek class were not signed in. A caregiver signed the children in at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“2 children's records did not have health statements available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 child's record did not contain a current immunization record. The child is missing the MMR vaccine.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Elena's Day Care
Is Elena's Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 19, 2008.
When was Elena's Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elena's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Elena's Day Care care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Elena's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Elena's Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Elena's Day Care cost?
Weekly tuition from $210 to $250, as it lists it.
What is Elena's Day Care's phone number?
(281) 759-9532.
Where is Elena's Day Care?
12543 Westella Dr Ste A, Houston, TX 77077. The nearest other daycare we list is Smaller Scholars, 0.1 miles away.